Northern Limit is one of the latest creations by Ramón Bilbao, a range that explores the most eastern and western landscapes of Rioja. For this coupage, made up of 50% of the native varieties Maturana Blanca and Tempranillo Blanco, vineyards have been selected from the extreme west of Rioja Alta, where the extreme climate and subsequent aging in French barrels deliver a fresh, persistent and balanced wine.
Nose: Citrus fruit aromas (lime peel), fresh stone fruit, notes of white flowers, subtle barrel and tertiary aromas.
Mouth: Fresh, with excellent acidity and friendly tannins. Its balance and long distance stand out.
Description: Vineyards located in Cuzcurrita, at an altitude of 450 meters and with a north-south exposure.
Soil: Alluvium and gravel.
Climate: Extreme continental climate. Vintage marked for being the warmest of the last 10 years.
Harvest: The harvest began on October 4 and took place under excellent conditions of health and maturity.
Vinification: Cold maceration for the white Maturana and fermentation in concrete.
Ageing: Aged on fine lees in concrete, amphora and 600-litre barrels. Assembled and aged in 225-litre French barrels for 6 months, plus 12 months of rest in the bottle.