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Manuel Quintano Rioja Blanco La Calavera
Manuel Quintano
Spain - Rioja - Rioja Alavesa

La Calavera is our most original Viura expression. It has a very original soil, indeed.

Color: Straw yellow with golden reflections.
Aroma: Flowers, stone fruits, dairy products and smoked memories.
Taste: Balanced, sweet and refreshing.

RS: 1.4 g/L
TA: 5.0 g/L

Specifications
Appellation
Rioja Alavesa
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
98% Viura and 2% of autochthonous grape varietal.
Age of vines
68 years old (planted in 1953)
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Soil type
Red Sandy soil
Vinification
From vineyards over 70 years old located in Labastida.
Maceration with the skins for 24 hours at 12°C. The fermentation takes place in French oak barrels
The wine is oak aged for 24 months in the same oak barrels with batonnage (lees stirring) twice per week.
The wine is then aged in the bottle for another 24 months minimum.
Production
120 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Aperitifs, with any type of fish, seafood, rice dishes and white meat. This wine goes well with salty snacks and any type of lunch or dinner.

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