Details
- Type: White
- Country: Spain
- Region: Rioja
- Vintage: 2017
- Primary grape: Viura
- Secondary grape: Malvasia
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Code: 28262
Expression
Full-flavoured, nutty, oaked whites
- Some semi-soft cheeses and smoked cheeses work. Production region matches work e.g. Burgundy and Epoisses
- Full-flavoured e.g. monkfish, tuna, turbot. Crab, lobster, paella, rich fish pie, salmon, smoked fish
- Bay leaf, capers, chives, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, ginger, nutmeg, parsley, saffron, sesame, tarragon, thyme, vanilla
- Roast, braised chicken, duck, ham, kidneys, pork, turkey
- Béarnaise, rich butteror cream-based sauces, black truffle, pancetta, pesto, porcini
- Spicy Asian dishes with fresh coconut
- Grilled peppers, onion tart, roasted root vegetables, light and creamy wild mushroom dishes
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:
- Hazelnut
- Honeydew Melon
- Lemon Verbena
- Lime Peel
- Tarragon
Malvasia
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Malvasia is a variety of wine grapes which produces a range of rich white wines. This grape creates refined and classy wines.
Flavours:
- Basil
- Green Almond
- Sea Shell
- White Peach
- Wild Flowers
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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