Bodega Bhilar Phinca Hapa Blanco

Awards
Tim Atkin 94 Points
Wine Advocate 91 Points

Country: Spain Region: Rioja

Varietal: Viura

Vintage: 2020 Colour: White Style: Dry

Producer: Bodegas Bhilar

Description:

Bodegas Bhilar is a boutique winery located in Elvillar, Rioja Alavesa, run by husband and wife team, David Sampedro and Melanie Hickman. Their goal is to make terroir-driven wines with soul, respect the land, work only with indigenous grapes, and to share their unique wines with good people with positive energy.

Sourced primarily from our Estate vineyards with the exception of 1,000
kilos sourced from one vine-grower with vineyards in Elvillar. Under
David´s guidance, he has transformed his vineyards and adopted our
philosophy of sustainable viticulture, reducing the number of treatments and
controlling production.

Harvest and Production: A west-facing vineyard located in the village
of Elvillar, Rioja Alavesa, perched atop a hill at 2,100 feet (646
meters). A 2.9 ha parcel of white chalky limestone soil planted
in 1967. We farm the land by horse and follow Biodynamic
tenets. Whole cluster grapes are placed in a concrete vat
and sealed. The fermentation starts with native yeasts. After
the fermentation is 80% finished, the wine is then pressed and
placed in 2000-liter French foudres to finish the fermentation
and age for one year. A small amount of sulphur was added
prior to bottling but at no other point during production.

Tasting Note

An original and characterful nose mixing notes of balsam,
quince, peach and honey. The palate has a texture that could
be from a light red, with fine tannins and a chalky sensation
in the mouth. A blend of Viura/Malvasia. White fruits on the
nose with fresh, elegant and smooth but well structured
palate. Tasty and aromatic. Fruity end with pleasant bitter
touches, typical of this variety

Food Matching

Cheese, Fish and Foie Gras