Viña Pomal, Reserva 106 Barricas 2019

Viña Pomal Reserva 106 Barricas 2019 is a refined Rioja Reserva that combines the elegance of classic Tempranillo with the unmistakable character of extended American-oak ageing. Selected from just 106 barrels, this limited-production wine offers a more focused and exclusive expression of Viña Pomal’s historic style. Its roots lie in Haro, where Bodegas Bilbaínas has helped establish Rioja as one of Spain’s great regions for age-worthy red wine.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep ruby colour with garnet reflections, hinting at its maturity and time in oak. Its bouquet is layered and expressive, combining ripe red and black berries with vanilla, sweet spice, cedar, tobacco and subtle balsamic notes. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, with polished tannins, balanced acidity and a smooth, persistent finish. The fruit remains fresh beneath the oak, while notes of cocoa, leather and warm spice add complexity. It is ready to drink now, but should develop further in bottle over the next several years when properly stored.

Production
Produced in Rioja, around the historic town of Haro, Viña Pomal reflects the region’s continental climate and diverse clay- and limestone-rich soils, which help Tempranillo retain freshness while developing concentration. The wine is made primarily from Tempranillo and follows the traditional Rioja approach of careful selection, controlled fermentation and maturation in 225-litre American-oak barriques. The 106-barrel selection highlights the winery’s focus on consistency, balance and individual barrel character before further bottle ageing.

Food & Serving
Serve at approximately 16–18°C. Decanting is not essential, but 30–60 minutes in a decanter can help open the wine and soften its oak-derived aromas, particularly when enjoyed young. Its supple structure and savoury complexity make it an excellent partner for roast lamb, grilled or braised beef, game, Iberian pork, mushroom dishes and mature cheeses.

Producer
Viña Pomal is the flagship wine of Bodegas Bilbaínas, whose origins in Haro date back to 1859, when a Bordeaux-based company established Rioja operations following the phylloxera and mildew crises in France. The winery’s monumental underground cellars, built after its acquisition by Bilbao investors in 1901, helped consolidate Rioja’s reputation in international markets. In 1925, Bodegas Bilbaínas was appointed a supplier to the Spanish royal household, reflecting the prestige already associated with the estate. Since becoming part of the Codorníu group in the 1990s, the bodega has continued to unite Rioja tradition with careful innovation, with Viña Pomal remaining a classic advocate for Tempranillo and American-oak ageing.

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