Bideona Viura de Cabazados

Country: Spain Region: Rioja

Varietal: Viura Vintage: 2023

Colour: White Style: Dry

Producer: Bodega Bideona

Description: 
The name of this wine, ‘Cabezadas,’ refers to the old-vine, low-yielding hilltop vineyards from which it was made. Traditionally, the whites of Rioja Alavesa were planted on the cabezadas (coming from the word “cabeza” which means “head”), where the soils were most poor. Traditionally, Rioja’s whites haven’t had the same clout as its reds, with Viura typically being added to red Rioja blends to add acidity and perfume. But some of the most interesting wines of Rioja today are white, and like this wine, include the revisiting of age-old winemaking techniques in barrel to include stainless, concrete, and extended lees aging.

Tasting Notes: 
This has a fresh and subtle nose, with pure aromas of stone fruit and a touch of white
flowers and struck match. It’s light and crisp on the palate with a refreshingly dry, slightly
mineral finish.

Food Matches:
All kind of creams and soups; all types of fish: roasted, smoked, fried, sushi; paella and seafood pasta; fungi risotto, white meats in light and soft sauces, soft cheeses