URBINA BLANCO / WHITE RIOJA

VINTAGE: 2011

PRODUCER: Bodegas Pedro Benito Urbina

LOCATION: Cuzcurrita, La Rioja

APPELLATION: D.O.C. Rioja

VARIETALS: 100% Viura

AGEING: Stainless steel. Unoaked

ALCOHOL: 12.5%

TASTING NOTES:

Medium straw-colored, it offers up a nose of melon, apple, and pear. On the palate it is smooth-textured, flavorful, and lively. Its great acidity and minerality make it a great companion to shellfish and all kinds of seafood. A beautiful summer wine from Spain’s best known region and a great alternative to Albariño and Verdejo.

ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 60,000 btls.

BODEGAS URBINA

4th generation family-owned, single estate winery producing Rioja’s finest wines since 1870. With their 75 hectares of vineyards, Urbina makes wines with unparalleled ageing capacity. Known in the U.K. as “Burgundy from Rioja”, Urbina’s wines have the elegance, craftsmanship and ageing potential of the finest wines ever produced. Unlike modern-style producers, Urbina continues true to its roots, its terroir and the style that’s made Rioja famous around the world.

ABOUT RIOJA

Spain’s best known wine producing region. The Oja river (Rio Oja) is believed to have given the region its name. Rioja was the first region in Spain to be awarded the highest DOCa (Denominacion de Origen Calificada) category, due to its proven record in consistently producing top-quality wines.

URBINA CRIANZA / CLASSIC RIOJA

VINTAGE: 2007

PRODUCER: Bodegas Pedro Benito Urbina

LOCATION: Cuzcurrita, La Rioja

APPELLATION: D.O.C. Rioja

VARIETALS: 95% Tempranillo, 3% Mazuelo, 2% Graciano

AGEING: 14 months in American oak + 12 months in the bottle before release.

ALCOHOL: 13%

TASTING NOTES:

Medium crimson-colored, it emits an aromatic array of cedar, tobacco, spice box, cherry, and black raspberry. On the palate it displays an elegant personality with ample spicy fruit, nice structure, and a silky finish with notes of vanilla and cinnamon. Its great integration of fruit, oak and acidity make this Crianza a perfect pairing for nearly any dish.

ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 120,000 btls.

BODEGAS URBINA

4th generation family-owned, single estate winery producing Rioja’s finest wines since 1870. With their 75 hectares of vineyards, Urbina makes wines with unparalleled ageing capacity. Known in the U.K. as “Burgundy from Rioja”, Urbina’s wines have the elegance, craftsmanship and ageing potential of the finest wines ever produced. Unlike modern-style producers, Urbina continues true to its roots, its terroir and the style that’s made Rioja famous around the world.

ABOUT RIOJA

Spain’s best known wine producing region. The Oja river (Rio Oja) is believed to have given the region its name. Rioja was the first region in Spain to be awarded the highest DOCa (Denominacion de Origen Calificada) category, due to its proven record in consistently producing top-quality wines.

URBINA RESERVA ESPECIAL 2001 / CLASSIC VINTAGE RIOJA

VINTAGE: 2001

PRODUCER: Bodegas Pedro Benito Urbina

LOCATION: Cuzcurrita, La Rioja

APPELLATION: D.O.C. Rioja

VARIETALS: 100% Tempranillo.

AGEING: 24 months in American oak + 12 months in the bottle before release.

ALCOHOL: 13%

TASTING NOTES:

The 2001 Seleccion Especial was produced from organically grown fruit from 50+-year-old vines. It is dark ruby-colored with an earthy nose that also reveals crushed rock, spice box, and black cherry. Made in a traditional style, it is graceful on the palate with silky red fruits, lively acidity, excellent balance, and a pure finish. Very versatile with food. Ideal with medium-flavored grilled meats and pasta dishes. 90 points Parker.

ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 80,000 btls.

BODEGAS URBINA

4th generation family-owned, single estate winery producing Rioja’s finest wines since 1870. With their 75 hectares of vineyards, Urbina makes wines with unparalleled ageing capacity. Known in the U.K. as “Burgundy from Rioja”, Urbina’s wines have the elegance, craftsmanship and ageing potential of the finest wines ever produced. Unlike modern-style producers, Urbina continues true to its roots, its terroir and the style that’s made Rioja famous around the world.

ABOUT RIOJA

Spain’s best known wine producing region. The Oja river (Rio Oja) is believed to have given the region its name. Rioja was the first region in Spain to be awarded the highest DOCa (Denominacion de Origen Calificada) category, due to its proven record in consistently producing top-quality wines.

URBINA GRAN RESERVA ESPECIAL 1994 / COLLECTIBLE

VINTAGE: 1994

PRODUCER: Bodegas Pedro Benito Urbina

LOCATION: Cuzcurrita, La Rioja

APPELLATION: D.O.C. Rioja

VARIETALS: 90% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo, 5% Graciano

AGEING: 24 months in American oak + 36 months in the bottle before release.

ALCOHOL: 13%

TASTING NOTES:

The 1994 Gran Reserva Especial (from a great vintage) is medium ruby colored with a lovely bouquet of cherry blossom, earth notes, spice box, leather, black cherry, and plum. On the palate it is multifaceted, elegant, concentrated, impeccably balanced, and holding strong. It should drink nicely for another 15 yrs. or longer. 92 points Parker.

ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 120,000 btls.

BODEGAS URBINA

4th generation family-owned, single estate winery producing Rioja’s finest wines since 1870. With their 75 hectares of vineyards, Urbina makes wines with unparalleled ageing capacity. Known in the U.K. as “Burgundy from Rioja”, Urbina’s wines have the elegance, craftsmanship and ageing potential of the finest wines ever produced. Unlike modern-style producers, Urbina continues true to its roots, its terroir and the style that’s made Rioja famous around the world.

ABOUT RIOJA

Spain’s best known wine producing region. The Oja river (Rio Oja) is believed to have given the region its name. Rioja was the first region in Spain to be awarded the highest DOCa (Denominacion de Origen Calificada) category, due to its proven record in consistently producing top-quality wines.