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Zaco is the rebellious new Rioja from Bodegas Bilbaínas – a Rioja with a contemporary twist. Zaco is not constrained by the rules of the traditional ageing process. It is neither a Crianza nor a Reserva. Zaco is simply ready when award – winning international winemaker Diego Pinilla believes the wine is reaching its full potential. Every year Diego will identify the perfect moment to bottle Zaco.

Zaco takes its name from one of the oldest vineyards in Bodegas Bilbaínas in the Rioja Alta. But that’s where Zaco’s links with the past begin and end. With its abundance of fresh red berries, notes of liquorice and faint undertones of spice, Zaco is the ultimate modern expression of Rioja.

• Wine growing region: D.O.C. Rioja

• Varietal: 100% Tempranillo

Zaco’s vinification is based on achieving maximum fruit and freshness through cold pre-maceration, fermentation at lower than normal temperatures (24ºC) and two weeks’ maceration. The wine is then left to mature in American and French oak until it is reaching its full potential.

Appearance: Intense, bright cherry with violet hues
Nose: Initial dominant notes of black fruits,violets and liquorice followed by the underlying spicy notes of barrel ageing – vanilla and clove
Palate: Full-bodied with a long, fresh finish.