Valenciso Fermentado and Barrica Rioja

Valenciso Fermentado en Barrica Rioja is a white wine from the DO La Rioja, produced by the Valenciso winery. This wine is a blend of two different grape varieties: Viura (70 percent) and Grenacha Blanca (30 percent). The grapes used to produce this wine come from vineyards in the towns of Villalba, Haro, and Ollauri. The vineyards are cultivated using sustainable techniques and feature old vines and clay and limestone soils. The region, La Rioja Alta, boasts an Atlantic climate dominated by warm temperatures.

Manual harvest for Fermentado and Barrica Rioja

The Valenciso winery was founded in 1998, its name amalgamating the surnames of its founders, Luís Valentín and Carmen Enciso. Assisted by agronomist Julián Palacios, the winery team, now six strong, produces elegant and refined wines that emphasize the fruit's presence above the wood. Harvesting is carried out by hand to ensure the grapes are not damaged and remain in the best possible condition, preserving their character. After being transported to the winery, the grapes ferment in oak barrels from the Caucasus. The wine then ages for nine months in the same oak barrels before being bottled and released. This Valenciso is produced in limited quantities, with only 9,000 bottles produced per vintage.

The smell and taste of Valenciso Fermentado and Barrica Rioja

Valenciso Fermentado en Barrica is a wood-aged white wine. Its color is golden yellow with a beautiful layer of fat on top. The nose is very rich with aromas of fresh oak and white fruit such as pear, peach, and banana. There are also hints of vanilla and hazelnut, along with some dried spices. The palate is broad and mildly dry. Fine and present nuances of white fruit and pleasant notes of vanilla and oak. The finish is full and powerful.