Balbás Reserva is tangible proof of the elegance, balance and diligence that characterise Bodegas Balbás and its vineyards. This wine embodies finesse in all its glory, with a slight touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. Smooth from start to finish, rounded and balanced, each tasting offers up fresh nuances thanks to its conscientious vinification and ageing.
A beautiful ruby red with orange hues, its aromas of ripe black fruits with hints of black pepper, toast and chocolate, together with a pleasant meatiness in the mouth, reflect the complexity of this wine, the result of dedication and the careful passage of time.
Technical Details:
Vintage: 2017
Variety: 90% Tempranillo y 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Age of the vines: 60 years.
Months in the barrels: 24 months in French oak barrels.
Months in the bottle: 18 months.
Ratings:
Decanter:
-93 points (Reserva 2015)
Wine Spectator:
-92 points (Reserva 2006)
Guía Gourmets:
-92 points (Reserva 2013)
-94 points (Reserva 2015)
Guía Peñín:
-90 points (2011)
-90 points (2012)
-90 points (2013)
Guía del Vino de la Semana Vitivinícola:
-92 points (Reserva 2006)
-93 points (Reserva 2009)
-94 points (Reserva 2010)
-95 points (Reserva 2011)
-95 points (Reserva 2012)
Guía Vivir el Vino:
-93 points (Reserva 2011)
-94 points (Reserva 2012)
Mundus Vini:
– Gold Medal (Reserva 2012)
Anuario vinos el País:
-90 points (Reserva 2012)
-92 points (Reserva 2014)
Cathay International Competition 2017:
– Silver Medal (Reserva 2012)
Guía Vinos ABC:
-93 points (Reserva 2012)
Japan Wine Challenge:
– Bronze Medal (Reserva 2015)