{"product_id":"2023-bodegas-bela-ribera-del-duero","title":"2023 Bodegas Bela Ribera del Duero","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodegas Bela is the Ribera del Duero project of CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España), the historic Rioja producer founded in 1879. The winery was established in Villalba de Duero, in Spain’s Castilla y León region, as a way to bring CVNE’s tradition of elegance and balance to the powerful Tempranillo wines of Ribera del Duero. The name Bela honors Sofía, the daughter of CVNE co-founder Eusebio Real de Asúa, who was affectionately known by that name. The label reproduces a historic 1910 CVNE design, including stars representing the founder’s children. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% Tempranillo (Tinta del País) sourced from hand-harvested vineyards over 800 meters above sea level, the 2023 vintage is aged for nine months in French oak barrels. Aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, and red currant mingle with floral notes, vanilla, clove, and subtle cocoa. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with juicy dark and red fruit, soft yet structured tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, gently spicy finish with mineral nuances. A polished, fruit-forward Ribera del Duero that balances ripe Tempranillo richness with freshness and approachable structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e92 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGorgeous aromatics, fresh and vibrant with pure floral character. Juicy on the palate, very fresh with delicious blueberry and raspberry fruit. \u003cem\u003e2024 Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e92 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark cherries, blackberries, blueberries, dark spices and violets. Full and structured, with nicely chewy tannins that show it’s from Ribera del Duero, but the balance is in check. Fresh and fruit-conscious.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e91 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Advocate - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe affordable red 2022 Bela from their vineyards in Villalba de la Ribera del Duero was produced after classifying their plots by soil, some with more sand and others with more clay. 2022 was a very dry year with an early harvest (10 days earlier than previous years) to keep the alcohol level to 14%. This had a classical vinification, fermenting the grapes in stainless steel with selected yeasts and maturing the wine in barrel for nine months. It's juicy and grapey, fresh and straightforward, easy to drink. It has a medium-bodied palate that is juicy, with a tender texture and almost unnoticeable tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Serendipity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68089257066802,"sku":"051497036980","price":18.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/7165\/2425\/files\/BodegasBelaRiberadelDuero.png?v=1793208979","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewinemerchants.com\/products\/2023-bodegas-bela-ribera-del-duero","provider":"Vintage Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}