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Nivarius Late Harvest Tempranillo Blanco Rioja White
Palacios Vinos de Finca
Spain - Rioja

"Nivarius" is a Latin term that defines the natural well where the snow was kept all year round. Nivarius wines benefit from altitudes above 700 meters, a northern orientation and the influence of the continental climate that make wines of character, fresh, with natural acidity. They are produced with minimal intervention and respectful of the biodiversity to reflect the expression of the terroir.

VINEYARD ZONE: La Granja vineyard, located in Nalda, in the MONCALVILLO area, on the right bank of the Iregua river.
VINEYARD ALTITUDE: From 570 metres above sea level.

Straw yellow colour with a golden rim. Good intensity on the nose. Notable aromas of candied orange peel accompanied by dried stone fruits and a slight hint of honeycomb and nuts. Unctuous and fresh on the palate, with a beautifully integrated sweetness and a long finish. Faint hints of candied orange peel and dried stone fruit on the retro-nasal aftertaste.

RS: 188 g/L
TA: 7.02 g/l

Specifications
Wine Type
Fortified/Dessert
Varietal(s)
100% Tempranillo Blanco
Age of vines
Around 18 years
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Soil type
red clay (rich in iron)
Vinification
No irrigation
Harvest by hand
Full cluster.
Direct press, fermentation stainless steel, maceration wich 15% botrytis grapes, no ML fermentation, no lees stirring, 12 months on lees in foudre 500 liters french oak.
fining with bentonite as well as cartridge filtration.
Aged an extra 12 months in bottle.
Production
300 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Blue cheeses, foie gras or duck paté, fruit-based desserts, creme brulée, cheesecakes, almond and nut pastries, dark chocolate desserts.

Producer Information: Palacios Vinos de Finca

Palacios Vinos de Finca is a reflection of Javier Palacios, born from his heart, vision, talent, and land. During a trip to Burgundy, Javier discovered a way of working the land ...
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