Entrepeñas Viura Blanco Rioja 2022

An exceptional, elegant, and beautifully textured Spanish white wine crafted by the multi-generational Gil Orive family at Bodegas Mitarte in Rioja Alavesa. Sourced entirely from 40 to 54-year-old Viura vines grown in the high-altitude 'Entrepeñas' estate vineyard plot, the grapes are hand-harvested before undergoing fermentation in select French oak barrels. The wine is then aged on its fine lees for several months with regular battonage (lees stirring) to build exceptional structural depth. The 2022 vintage pours a clean, brilliant yellow hue and exhibits an intense, expressive nose of green apples, crisp pears, and lemon verbena, layered with subtle hints of anisette, white floral blossoms, and toasted almonds. The palate is wonderfully creamy yet light-bodied, perfectly balancing savory, refreshing orchard fruit with a clean, lively acidity.

Food Pairing: This gastronomical white wine is fantastic alongside grilled white fish, chicken salad, cream-based pasta dishes, fresh seafood tapas, or semi-cured cheeses like Manchego.