Muriel Fincas de la Villa Blanco Viura 2018 (Spain)

Description

"It is elegantly expressed on the nose showing white flesh nectarine, rockmelon, lemon peel and subtle spice aromas, followed by a finely textured palate that is juicy and delicate. It is restrained and crisp with a lovely lingering refreshing finish" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2019

This wine displays a bright pale yellow in the glass, with greenish reflections. The nose is intense and fresh, with floral and fruity notes of white pear, apple and citrus fruits. The palate is juicy, tasty and armoniously acidic with a fresh and pleasing aftertaste concluding with good persistence. 

Located in the vineyards in Elciego (Rioja Alavesa), the grapes were grown in a climate of continental Mediterranean, with a strong Atlantic  influence. Clay-limestone soils, organically poor.

Harvested by hand, during the second half of September followed by a gentle pressing and 3-hour skin maceration to achieve a high aroma intensity. A small part of the wine ferments in French oak barrels. The rest in stainless steel vats under temperature control in order to enhance its aromas and freshness. Part of it is kept in French oak barrels prior to its  bottling.

Food Pairing: Green and fruit salads. All kind of fish: smoked, fried, baked... Very specially,  grilled fish. Steamed shellfish. Paella, seafood pasta and sushi. It is ideal by the glass, as aperitif.