2020 Remelluri, Blanco Rioja DOCa, Spain
$124.99
Villages: Labastida (Álava) and San Vicente de la Sonsierra (Rioja)
Site: Doroño, Villaescusa, S.Esteban, Cerraja, Valderremelluri, San Cristóbal, Canales,
Uzmendi, Transistor, Tabiques, and Cerraja at 605m to 805m
Grapes: A blend of many different white grape varieties Vine Age: Planted between 1989 and 2012
Soil: Limestone and clay calcareous with exposed bedrock
Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in barrels and cement
Aging: 12 months in barrels, foudres, and concrete eggs, then eight months in barrels
Farming: Certified Organic by ENEEK Basque Organic Regulatory Council, Practicing Biodynamic
Specs
- Country Spain
- Region Rioja
- Appellation Rioja Alavesa
- Style White Wine
- Producer Remelluri
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Viura
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, White Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Icon, Dressed to Impress, Zippy, Big Power