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Bideona

2021

‘Cofrades’

Tinto   |   Rioja Alavesa - Spain
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About

‘Cofrades’ is one of Bideona’s single vineyard wines from the village of Leza. Cofrades was planted in 1945 and is a field blend of predominantly Tempranillo and Viura, with small amounts of Benedicto, Morate, Mencía, Garnacha, Graciano, Malvasía Riojana, and Cayetana Blanca. The vineyard lies at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria, in a beautiful lieu-dit where Mediterranean vegetation alternates with nearly century-old vineyards. Here, at 1,800 feet above sea level, Cofrades is surrounded by blackthorn, fennel, rosemary, and lavender on a gentle southeast-facing slope, with a line of oaks and junipers shielding it from the northern winds. The soils are poor, clay-limestone in nature, with compact sandstone rock appearing at a depth of 25-33 inches, and containing 10% active limestone.

All grape varieties, both white and red, were hand-harvested together in small crates on October 7, 2021.  A careful manual selection of clusters preserved the differences in morphology and ripeness among the various clones and varieties. The grapes were fermented in a small stainless-steel tank, with gentle manual pump-overs to respect the expression of this unique vineyard, avoiding over-extraction of structure or color. After pressing, the wine was aged in two 500 liter and one 300 liter French oak barrels for about 20 months.

Stats

  • Grapes: Tempranillo & other field blend varieties
  • Vineyard: Cofrades Vineyard (Leza village)
  • Vine Age: 76-years-old
  • Soil Type: Calcareous clay
  • Viticulture: Practicing organic
  • Fermentation: Native & inoculated with house-cultured yeasts – stainless-steel (100% de-stemmed)
  • Aging: 20 months in two 500 liter and one 300 liter French oak barrels
  • Alcohol: 14.5%
  • pH: 3.62
  • Total Acidity: 5.79 g/L
  • Total SO2: 135 ppm
  • Total Production: 122 cases
  • UPC: 8437024184300

Tasting Notes

Cofrades is the expression of the old vines of Leza. Its aroma is deep, delicate, and complex, with notes of exotic herbs and black fruit. It combines the freshness and muscular structure of vineyards close to the Sierra with an uncommon elegance and silkiness of tannins.

Press & Reviews

James Suckling

97

"Power, depth and refinement at the same time. Dark olives, dark chocolate, smoked herbs, rosemary, dark minerals and chalk offering depth. Really powdery tannins on the palate make you think of eating cocoa powder. Full-bodied and juicy, with lots of fruit and energy. Broad and super long with fine fruit quality. Goes on for a minute. Drink from 2025."

- Zekun Shuai

Producer


Bideona

Region


Rioja Alavesa

Country


Spain

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