Baigorri Rioja Blanco 2018 75 cl.
Spiced, creamy and complex white Rioja. Quite simply, a sublime example of how unique and food-friendly white wines are produced in the region, and why we should take them just as seriously as the reds. Balance is the absolute keyword of this wine, with its perfect fusion of fruit, body and oak character. A beautiful golden rim with an inviting bouquet of sweet peaches, juicy apricots and unripe pineapple, accompanied by toasted oak, dried Mediterranean herbs, star anise and nut cream. Rich, deep and almost balsamic on the palate, complemented by a delicate bitter bite and a lively acidity. The taste mirrors the nose’s great complexity with notes of ripe apricots, vanilla, jalapeño pepper and liquorice, framed by roasted nuts, orange peel, acacia blossom and smoke. A long, powerful and expressive finish, yet with an enticing juiciness and vibrant fruit. With its nutty character, the wine is made for Spanish Ibérico ham, mature cow’s milk cheeses, Manchego and roasted almonds.
The wine is composed of Viura (90%) and Malvasia (10%), harvested from more than 60-year-old vines in the sub-region Rioja Alavesa, specifically near the villages of Samaniego, Navarides and Leza. Benefiting from its lime- and clay-rich soils, as well as an elevation of 550 metres, which helps preserve acidity and freshness in the final wine. The vineyards are farmed according to sustainable principles and the harvest is carried out by hand, followed by strict selection upon arrival at the winery. The 100% destemmed grapes are crushed, after which a cold maceration (soaking of the grape skins in the must) is performed for 2–3 hours. This serves to extract aroma and flavour, as well as improve the wine’s texture by drawing out just a touch of tannin. The grapes are then gently pressed in a pneumatic press and the resulting must ferments in small French oak barrels (lightly toasted) – followed by ageing on the lees with regular stirring for 8 months. This creates the perfect balance between fruit, body and oak influence.
199,00 DKK Original price was: 199,00 DKK.169,00 DKKCurrent price is: 169,00 DKK.
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