Bodegas Amézola de la Mora, Iñigo Blanco Reserva Rioja 2019

Country: Spain Region: Rioja Alta

Varietal: Viura

Vintage: 2019  Colour: white Style: Dry

Producer: Bodegas Navajas

Description:

Bodegas Amézola de la Mora produces quintessentiel Rioja, from Rioja Alta. María and Cristina Amézola Downes are amongst the youngest bodega owners in the region. They have inherited a family business which has a long, interesting history, although slightly tinged with sadness.

Tasting Note:

The Blanco comes from the solitary parcel of Viura grapes in the just over 2ha María Antoniana vineyard, planted in 1981.  It has stony soils and a slightly higher clay content. Fermented and aged in new French oak with at least 4 years ageing in bottle before release.  DOCa Blanco Reservas require a minimum of 2 years ageing, 6 months in oak.  This is a slightly quirky white, that does not fit exactly into either category of wine making generally used for the limited production of Rioja blanco.   It does have the feel of an old style, oak aged Rioja rather than the fresher, early drinking style.  A lovely, food-friendly white.

Food Matches: Shellfish / Fish /  Cheese