Cune Barrel Fermented Rioja 2021 (Spain)
While Rioja is deservedly well-regarded for its red wines, White Rioja is generally less well-known, and fewer than 10% of plantings in the Rioja region are white grape varieties. This barrel-fermented Rioja is produced from Viura grapes and is a well-balanced, full-bodied wine with a creamy mouthfeel and a lingering finish.
A complex wine, with aromas of lemon, peach and vanilla on the nose and flavours of citrus fruits, peach, melon, and a hint of toastiness and spice on the palate, this is a very good example of a modern White Rioja.
Enjoy by itself or paired with cold cuts, grilled fish, a chicken or vegetable dish.
Available from Sainsbury’s, Waitrose (£11)