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Cosme Palacio Rioja 1894 Blanco 2019
Spain, DOCa Rioja
Viura, Malvasia bianca
Description
The purity of Viura from old vines located on slopes with favourable exposure ensures ripeness is achieved that provides a mixture of exotic fruit aromas with hints of dried flower petals. The French oak barrels bring minerality and spices, creating a complex and elegant wine, with a unique personality. Great intensity on the palate, glycerine with gentle sensations of sweetness magnificently balanced with the natural acidity that gives liveliness and freshness with a long finish.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
0.98 g/l residual sugar
5.4 g/l acidity
3.28 pH
Winemaker
Almudena Alberca
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation: Carried out entirely in 500 litre French oak barrels at a low temperature in chambers chilled to 16ºC over 16 days. Maceration: One day's skin contact in order to extract all the aromatic potential.
Maturation
12 months ageing in 500-litre French oak barrels in their 1st, 2nd and 3rd year (medium toast). The wine remains on its fine lees with weekly battonage. Oak barrels from the finest coopers in France are selected for ageing.
Color
Apparent color: gold
Intensity: pale
Taste
Acidity: medium
Food Pairing
Recommended with all kinds of fish, seafood and mature cheeses. Perfect with porcini mushrooms.
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 08410351218016
Closure: Natural cork
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 18410351218013