Tasting Notes
This fleshy, classy white is crafted from 100-plus-year-old vines of Viura (70%) and Garnacha Blanca (30%). It is sourced from four ancient and low-yielding highland vineyards around Rodezno, Haro and Villalba. After a wild ferment, the wine was aged on lees in Russian, steam-bent, untoasted oak barrels (a fine-grained Caucasian wood that allows for excellent balance between fruit and oak) for nine months. - Importer Note
Valenciso are producing a refreshing take on the classic wines of Rioja. Situated in the slopes of Rioja Alta on limestone clay soils with organic farming, Valenciso is able to produce wines of remarkable freshness and energy. Most of these wines are produced in concrete tanks to allow the grapes to shine and express their wonderful terroir. Older Caucasian oak is used sparingly to provide structure to the wines rather than to overpower the natural fruit.
Every wine in this collection is fantastic and justifies their place in the lineup. The white wine displays a remarkable complexity and texture that the winemaker Diego told me serves as a much more affordable alternative white Burgundy. As for the reds, lovers of old school Bordeaux and classic Italian reds would love these. - Aaron C
| Product Type | Wine White Other Varietals & Blends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |