1. Rioja landscape. 2. Rioja landscape. 3. Muga Blanco in the barrel. 4. Rioja landscape. 5. Grapes on the vine in Rioja. 6. Harvest time at Valserrano.
Cortijo III Blanco DOC Rioja 2013
Region: Rioja Alta Description: Zesty citrus and
orchard fruit aromas with hints of quinine and tarragon. Dry and fo- cused on the palate, offering bitter lemon pith and pear skin flavors that put on weight as the wine opens up. Finishes with a subtle herbal note.
Photo credits: 3. courtesy of Bodegas Muga, 6. courtesy of Valserrano. All others courtesy of D.O.Ca. Rioja.
Pairing: Perfect with grilled and most seafood dishes.
Valserrano Blanco Barrel Fermented Rioja DOC 2014
Region: Rioja Alavesa
Description: Aromas of citrus skins, hazelnuts, sweet exotic fruits and grapefruit marmalade. Soft, subtle and smooth in the mouth with elements of citrus fruits.
Pairing: Fish, rice and pasta.
Muga Blanco Barrel Fermented Rioja DOC 2014
Region: Rioja Alta
Description: Straw yellow with golden hues. A pleasant, tasty attack. A perfect triangle of lees-minerals-acidity gives it a lovely sensation of plenitude,
freshness and complexity. Flavors of pineapple and citrus fruit gradually come to the fore.
Pairing: Chicken, aged cheese or shrimp ‘n’ grits.
