The Winery Baron de Ley of Rioja

Winery Baron de Ley
The winery offers 37 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This estate is part of the Baron de Ley Group.
It is ranked in the top 81 of the estates of Rioja.
It is located in Rioja

The Winery Baron de Ley is one of the world's great estates. It offers 37 wines for sale in of Rioja to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Baron de Ley Estate is an iconic winemaking establishment, located in the heart of the prestigious Rioja wine region in Spain. Although the estate was only founded recently in 1985, it has already managed to establish itself as a pillar of Spanish viticulture, thanks to a harmonious blend of ancestral traditions and modern innovation. Nestled in the delightful Rioja Alavesa region, the Baron de Ley Estate spans nearly 200 hectares. The exceptional terroir is meticulously cared for, producing a range of excellent wines each year known for their quality. The property is surrounded by vineyards that rise majestically over a rolling landscape, offering a breathtaking view that is almost as impressive as the wines produced. The estate stands out particularly for its dedication to producing authentic, high-quality wines that reflect the unique characteristics of its region. Their commitment to maintaining the integrity of their wines is evident in their sustainable practices, with a strong focus on preserving the natural environment. The wines produced by the Baron de Ley Estate are highly valued for their delicate yet profound expression of the Rioja terroir. Their reds are known for their aromatic intensity, structure, and ability to age gracefully, while their whites are recognized for their freshness and complexity. Beyond its winemaking activity, the Baron de Ley Estate offers a true glimpse into the Spanish way of life.

Top Winery Baron de Ley wines

Looking for the best Winery Baron de Ley wines in Rioja among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Baron de Ley wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Baron de Ley wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Baron de Ley

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Baron de Ley

How Winery Baron de Ley wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of mie goreng, baked vegetable chips or sole fillets with shrimp and curry.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Baron de Ley

On the nose the white wine of Winery Baron de Ley. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Baron de Ley. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Baron de Ley

  • 1981With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.22/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.92/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Baron de Ley.

  • Viura
  • Malvasia
  • Garnacha
  • Garnacha Blanca
  • Tempranillo Blanco

Discovering the wine region of Rioja

Rioja, in northern Spain, is best known for its berry-flavored, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is probably the leading wine region in Spain. It is certainly the most famous, rivaling only Jerez. The Vineyards follow the course of the Ebro for a hundred kilometres between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.

Besides Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in Rioja's red wines. Some wineries, notably Marqués de Riscal, use small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon. White grapes are planted much less. In 2017, the vineyard area was recorded at 64,215 hectares (158,679 acres).

The top red wines of Winery Baron de Ley

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Baron de Ley

How Winery Baron de Ley wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of ramen burger, berber giblet frying pan or puchero.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Baron de Ley

On the nose the red wine of Winery Baron de Ley. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, smoke or apples. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Baron de Ley. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Baron de Ley

  • 1998With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.96/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Baron de Ley.

  • Tempranillo
  • Graciano
  • Maturana Tinta
  • Garnacha
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Garnacha Blanca

Discover the grape variety: Garnacha Blanca

The top pink wines of Winery Baron de Ley

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Baron de Ley

How Winery Baron de Ley wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of quick beef and cheese yakitori, moroccan lamb stew or rougail sausage.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Baron de Ley

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Baron de Ley. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Baron de Ley

  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Baron de Ley.

  • Tempranillo
  • Garnacha

The word of the wine: Fleshy

Said of a wine that gives the impression of being dense and smooth, a bit like biting into the flesh of a ripe fruit.

The top sweet wines of Winery Baron de Ley

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Baron de Ley

How Winery Baron de Ley wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of salmon lasagna, soy and shrimp noodles or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Baron de Ley

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Baron de Ley. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Baron de Ley

  • 0With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Baron de Ley.

  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo

The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo Blanco

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