Fresh, smooth, barrel-fermented Rioja white

Herbaceous tones with elderflower. More intense on the palate with peach and grapefruit. Good body with smooth fruity flavours. A long, fresh, elegant finish.

• 100% Viura
• Tim Atkin (90 pts)
• Shipped exclusively

Cellaring Potential: To drink fresh

Food pairing: Simply grilled fish and shellfish.

STORY BEHIND THIS WINE

The wines produced by the fifth generation of the de Simon family from their 65-hectare estate are classic old school traditional Rioja. The wines are all hand-harvested and handmade, just as they were when the winery first went into production in the late 19th century. The original underground cellars, carved out of rock at a depth of 10 metres, remain, though today wine is made, aged and bottled in new air-conditioned facilities. Care and attention to detail are paramount. Generous fruit and well-integrated oak, both American and French, give their wines an appealing and distinctive character. This dedication to high standards has generated a warm critical response to the estates suite of wines, including favourable mention by Decanter magazine.  Read more.

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