100% Viura. The grapes were hand-harvested and pneumatically pressed. The juice was then cold macerated at 8 - 9°C for 6 - 8 hours
and then barrel-fermented in new American oak at 16 - 18°C. Post ferment, the new wine was matured on lees with a weekly bâtonnage.
Alc 13.2%, TA 5.57g/l, pH 3.27. Waitrose Wine Direct and 263 branches.
Lovely, green, woody nose. So, so inviting to me. Oaky and typical white Rioja. I love this style of wine. Very green and complex flavours. Great with all sorts of herby foods.

06/10/11

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mel

Sounds nice, my style of Rioja blanco as well. Yum with the right supper.

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Duncan