In the toughest area of Ribera del Duero, at more than 960 meters above sea level, villages of Fuentemolinos and Moradillo de Roa, a collection of wines has been born in honor of all the men and women who dedicate their lives to the vineyard.
In the toughest area of Ribera del Duero, at more than 960 meters above sea level, villages of Fuentemolinos and Moradillo de Roa, a collection of wines has been born in honor of all the men and women who dedicate their lives to the vineyard.
The authentic wine Bards.
The Bardos experience
The Bardos experience begins before uncorking the bottle. It all starts with a trip to the heart of Ribera to discover the most inhospitable region of the denomination, putting you in the position of the authentic Bard using augmented reality.
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Point the camera of your device at the bottle.
Let your screen take you to Ribera.
Territory
Just as the ancient bards sang of the great deeds of the heroes so they would not fade into oblivion, the wine bards are growers whose wisdom has been inherited over generations together with the experience of having worked in the vineyard all their lives.
True enough theirs would be a better life if they moved to another area, where they could produce more and work less, or change with the times and stop working the vineyard only by hand. They could, but they would no longer be the Bards.
The vine
The collection
Only the strongest vines are able to survive the Páramo, a region that suffers extremely dry summers and interminably long and severe winters. That capacity of resistance acquired during decades is the cause of the very low production of Tinta del Pais in the vineyards, and in turn, gives each cluster that special character capable of producing unique wines.
The Bardos
Páramos de Corcos
The collection
The Páramo de Corcos region is the most surprising and at the same time, unknown region of Ribera. Ten thousand hectares of flat landscape, where only the bravest know how to work the land in extreme conditions throughout the year. A place where the cold shrinks the bones, the wind cuts the flesh and the sun burns the skin.
The Páramo reflects the sweat, fear and strength of the people who cultivate a land where the most sought after grape of the entire denomination can be found.
The vine
The collection
Colour: Violet black colour.
Nose: Intense, mature and powerful. It reminds of mature dark fruits, caramel, coffee, chocolate, spices and smoked wood.
Palate: Powerful wine, with the right amount of acidity, soft tannins, perfect harmony and unforgettable aftertaste.
Varieties:: Tinta del País.
Vineyard: Old low-yield vineyards, with more than 80 years, located in the plateau of Moradillo de Roa, with an altitude of 940 metres above sea level. Sandy loam soils with pebbles on the surface and layers of clay deep down.
Harvest: Manual harvest of selected grapes between October 7 and 17.
Winemaking: Fermentation and maceration during 3 to 4 weeks in 9,000 kg vats at 28ºC. Malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels.
Aging: More than 30 months in new French oak barrels.
Alcohol Content: 14,8% Vol
Reserva
Colour: Black cherry colour with deep violet edge.
Nose: Aroma is complex and attractive, it reminds of black fruits, chocolate and fine French oak wood.
Palate: Fleshy and powerful, with strong personality that comes from Tinta del País. Acidity and tannins are nicely balanced and contribute to its caracter. Aftertaste is long and persistent.
Varieties:: Tinta del País and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vineyard: Old low-yield vineyards of Tinta del País, located in Moradillo de Roa (Burgos), in the heart of the Páramo de Corcos at more than 900 meters above sea level. Tinta del Pais comes also from the Soria vineyards around San Esteban de Gormaz, where they are grown at an altitude of almost 1,000 meters on ferrous clay soils. The Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a younger vineyard, planted in the late 90’s in the Fuentemolinos area, also in Burgos.
Harvest: Manual harvest of selected grapes between October 7 and 17.
Winemaking: Fermentation and maceration during 4 weeks in 15,000 kg vats at 28ºC. Malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels.
Aging: 16 months in new French oak barrels.
Alcohol Content: 14,5% Vol.
Romántica
Suprema
Colour: Deep cherry red colour with a dark violet edge.
Nose: Intense and complex aroma of ripe fruits, dark fruits jams, tobacco and leather.
Palate: Full bodied wine with strong structure and noticeable freshness. Smooth and elegant, complemented with gentle tannins and pleasant finish.
Varieties:: Tinta del Pais.
Vineyard: Old low-yield high altitude vineyards, selected in the Páramo de Corcos (Burgos) and Soria. Burgos vineyards are in the towns of Moradillo de Roa, Fuentemolinos and Castrillo de la Vega. Sandy loam soils with pebbles on the surface and layers of clay deep down. In Soria, the vineyards are located in the surroundings of San Esteban de Gormaz, on ferrous clay soils at almost a thousand meters of altitude.
Harvest: Manual harvest of selected grapes between October 7 and 29.
Winemaking: Fermentation and maceration during 3 to 4 weeks in 15,000 kg vats at 28ºC.
Aging: 14 months in second hand French and Eastern European oak barrels.
Alcohol Content: 14% Vol
Verdejo
Reserva
Colour: Straw yellow colour with green edges.
Nose: Intense aroma of white fruits, citrics and cut grass with a light touch of balsamic and mineral notes.
Palate: The taste is fruity, fresh and elegante. It has a soft texture, nice acidity and great finish.
Varieties:: Verdejo.
Vineyard: Selection of 20 to 25 years old vineyards, located in Rueda and La Seca, on the rocky soil at 700 to 800 metres above sea level. Continental climate and large temperature difference between day and night favour to produce great balance wines.
Harvest: Manually harvested during the night.
Winemaking: Cryomaceration to encourage colour and primary aromas extraction. Softly pressed. Fermentation with natural grape yeasts at low temperature and aging on the fine lees for 4 months.
Alcohol Content: 13% Vol.
Romántica
La colección
The Winemaker
When we created Bardos, we had the option of settling in the prestigious Golden Mile, as big wineries do, or complicating our lives and settling in the coldest, highest and most difficult area of the entire denomination. We chose the second option for a reason, if we wanted to make a daring wine we would need to be surrounded by daring people.
And the result has made it worthwhile. A collection that reflects the perfect balance between power and finesse, between complexity and intensity. Four elegant, fine tannin, very fresh wines.
Contact
C/General Vara de Rey 5
26003 – Logroño – La Rioja – España
T. +34 941 271 217
F. +34 941 272 911
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