Bodegas Bhilar - Eterea Kripan 'Sasikume' Bastardo, Rioja DOCa, Spain Spritz or lightly spiced Asian dishes

or lightly spiced Asian dishes

leaving a lasting impression of balance and authenticity rather than overt intensity

Each sip reveals the careful balance of the grain blend

and smooth with distinct legs on the glass

Fine-grained tannins create a velvety yet structured mouthfeel

Bodegas Bhilar - Eterea Kripan 'Sasikume' Bastardo, Rioja DOCa, Spain Spritz or lightly spiced Asian dishesJuicy red currant, sour cherry, and delicate floral aromatics give the 2024 Bodegas Bhilar Eterea Kripan 'Sasikume' Bastardo an immediately lifted and energetic personality. Born from an experimental biodynamic vineyard planted to reconnect Rioja with the historic Bastardo grape, the wine embraces a lighter, fresher expression shaped by whole cluster fermentation, horse farming, and minimal intervention. Melanie Hickmans imaginative approach combines