Mirto 1999 (3 Bottles) Bodegas Ramon Bilbao S.A. - (Haro, La Rioja) D.O.: RIOJA "1999, end of a decade in which Rioja wine was looking for a new path, a turn towards New World wines. The lost finesse and freshness were sought, and the prominence of aged wood was fought against at the same time as the terroir concept was reclaimed. Mirto finds its place here to start a revolution, that of modern and fresh nuances obtained from vineyards located in privileged locations. A wine that offers consistency and freshness, balance, fluidity and noble strength at the same time. A red that does not seek to be the expression of a specific vineyard, but rather the best expression of a harvest. A new winery philosophy and innovative concepts that we have been cascading to all our wines. We could say that Mirto has marked a before and after in the history of Bodegas Ramón Bilbao, championing a movement that aims to go beyond what is established." 1999 is the first vintage in which this wine has been made. MIRTO 1999: THE BEGINNING Selected vineyards from Villaba de Rioja, with sandy soils and a mild Atlantic climate, with great influence from the Sierra Cantabria. "The vineyard at that time was more than 70 years old. The Official Rating of the Harvest was Good. If we talk about the cycle we can affirm that we had enough rain during the winter. The size and number of clusters was irregular, but they generally enjoyed good health until veraison. All these differences became less pronounced during the summer and at the time of harvest the level of ripening was good and relatively uniform. The harvest took place in mid-October." "High intensity ruby ​​red. Clean, bright and with tear density. Aromas of fresh black fruit and ripe cherries. Memories of white pepper, eucalyptus forest and mint. The tertiary aromas of the wood are manifested with hints of dark chocolate, coffee and cigar box. In the mouth it is long and unctuous, with fresh acidity and ripe tannin. Balanced and young."