Classification: DOCa (Denominacion de Origen Calificada)
Viticultural Details:
Hand-harvested whole bunches of 60 year-old gobelet-pruned Viura vines in Rioja Alta. Tempranillo blanco from clay-rich soils and Sauvignon Blanc from calcareous soils.
Destemming followed by a long cold maceration for primary varietal extraction and soft pressing.
Low temperature alcoholic fermentation in small flextanks.
Transfer to soft-toast French oak barrels for partial malolactic fermentation (Virua and Tempranillo).
Cotinuous battongage during four months in contact with lees toenhance the body and structure.
Final blend and bottling.
Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, creamy poultry dishes, soft cheeses like Brie and Camembert, tapas such as garlic shrimp and Manchego, and fresh vegetable dishes like grilled asparagus or a citrusy salad.
Description:
Color - A pale lemon yellow color with greenish highlights, its glycerine texture and density can clearly be seen when the glass is swirled.
Aroma - On the nose, the sauvignon blanc variety stands out at first, with notes of passion fruit and grapefruit. As soon as it is aerated, fresh pear and acacia flowers appear, enveloped in light toasted and patisserie notes.
Taste - Complitely entrancing. The constant and delicate work with the lees, together with the essence of the varieties makes for a broad, powerful, round and very long wine. It is a highly enjoyable wine, with elegant acidity that brings together the whole ensemble. Bewitching fruit reappears with force on the back palate.
