Details
- Type: White
- Country: Spain
- Region: Rioja
- Vintage: 2018
- Primary grape: Viura
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Code: 37092
Expression
Dry, refreshing, delicate, light whites
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Very mild-flavoured cheeses e.g. Caerphilly, Cheddar (mild). Cream cheese e.g. ricotta. Feta, halloumi, mozzarella
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Clam chowder, cerviche, haddock, halibut, hake, mussels, oysters, prawns and shrimps, sardines, scallops, sushi, trout
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Basil, chives, dill, fennel, mustard, parsley, saffron, sage, thyme, wasabi
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Light chicken dishes, black pudding, goose, guinea fowl, ham, pork, veal
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Aioli, beurre blanc with lemon, light olive oil and fish-based sauces e.g. marinara. Contrasts well with rich sauces
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The lightest spiced seafood dishes
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Caesar, feta, green, light seafood, niçoise, rocket, tomato and mozzarella, Waldorf salads. Courgette, cucumber, risotto
About the Wine
Viura
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The Viura wines have a taste mildly acidic, mildly alcoholic variety, with flavours of grapefruits and citrus. Viura is called Macabeo and is the primary blending grape in Cava sparkling wines.
Flavours:
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Hazelnut
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Honeydew Melon
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Lemon Verbena
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Lime Peel
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Tarragon
The Country
Spain
Spain has a huge number of unusual and captivating regions aside from the beautiful Rioja. Whilst tradition remains, some producers are really pushing boundaries making Spain one country to keep coming back to.
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