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Categories:Spain, White wine, Rioja, 90+
Tags: #winewinesituation, #nivarius, #edicionlimitada, #palaciosvinosdefinca, #spain, #rioja, #wine, #whitewine, #spanishwine, #90+
Nivarius Edición Limitada is a distinctive white Rioja crafted from a blend of Viura and the rare Maturana Blanca grape varieties. The grapes are meticulously selected from old head-pruned Viura vineyards, averaging 70 years of age, located at 500 to 600 meters on the slopes of Moncalvillo, Sonsierra Riojana, and Alto Najerilla. Complementing this, Maturana Blanca is sourced from Finca La Nevera in Nalda, thriving at an impressive 800 meters above sea level.
Appellation: Rioja
Grape Varieties: 70% Viura, 30% Maturana Blanca
Winemaking: Carefully crafted from high-altitude old vines, this wine undergoes gentle direct pressing and fermentation with native yeasts in French oak, followed by extended lees aging—12 months in oak for Viura and 15 months in stainless steel for Maturana Blanca—enhancing both richness and complexity.
Tasting Notes: Fresh, vertical, and balanced, with ample sensations and a long finish. The retronasal impression reveals stone fruits, overripe pome fruit compote, spicy hints, and light vanilla notes.
Food Pairing: Perfect with roasted turbot, butter-poached lobster, creamy mushroom risotto, and roast chicken with herbs, enhancing both rich seafood and savory dishes.
Ratings:
Vintage 2022: 93 Points James Suckling
“Subtly fragrant and herbal with aromas of fresh lemons and a saline, briny touch. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, focused, textured and incisive, with a long finish. This is made from old head-pruned vineyards of mostly viura and a bit of maturana blanca.” - Jacobo García Andrade
Nivarius Edición Limitada is a distinctive white Rioja crafted from a blend of Viura and the rare Maturana Blanca grape varieties. The grapes are meticulously selected from old head-pruned Viura vineyards, averaging 70 years of age, located at 500 to 600 meters on the slopes of Moncalvillo, Sonsierra Riojana, and Alto Najerilla. Complementing this, Maturana Blanca is sourced from Finca La Nevera in Nalda, thriving at an impressive 800 meters above sea level.
Appellation: Rioja
Grape Varieties: 70% Viura, 30% Maturana Blanca
Winemaking: Carefully crafted from high-altitude old vines, this wine undergoes gentle direct pressing and fermentation with native yeasts in French oak, followed by extended lees aging—12 months in oak for Viura and 15 months in stainless steel for Maturana Blanca—enhancing both richness and complexity.
Tasting Notes: Fresh, vertical, and balanced, with ample sensations and a long finish. The retronasal impression reveals stone fruits, overripe pome fruit compote, spicy hints, and light vanilla notes.
Food Pairing: Perfect with roasted turbot, butter-poached lobster, creamy mushroom risotto, and roast chicken with herbs, enhancing both rich seafood and savory dishes.
Ratings:
Vintage 2022: 93 Points James Suckling
“Subtly fragrant and herbal with aromas of fresh lemons and a saline, briny touch. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, focused, textured and incisive, with a long finish. This is made from old head-pruned vineyards of mostly viura and a bit of maturana blanca.” - Jacobo García Andrade
Categories:Spain, White wine, Rioja, 90+
Tags: #winewinesituation, #nivarius, #edicionlimitada, #palaciosvinosdefinca, #spain, #rioja, #wine, #whitewine, #spanishwine, #90+
