BODEGAS MANZANOS VOCHÉ BLANCO FERMENTADO EN BARRICA

Tasting notes:

Lemon yellow colour which is clean and bright. A very expressive aroma with citrus and grapefruit, spices and vanilla scents. A fresh and very well balanced wine with balanced acidity and a long citrus finish.

About the wine:

250 ha of vineyards are planted on clay-limestone soil at an average height of 400m above sea level. Meticulous attention to detail in the vineyards, coupled with the extreme climate, offer the perfect conditions for the production of great wines. Grapes are all hand-picked in early October.

Pre fermentation maceration takes 8 hours, followed by pressing and disgorging in to concrete tanks. The wine spends 6 months ageing in oak barrels; 80% French and 20% American oak barrels, 50% of which are new.

About the producer:

On the border between Rioja and Navarra, Victor Manzanos carries on the work of the four generations before him. Adding in significant amounts of ambition and energy, he is at the forefront of the new Rioja - championing a modern interpretation of its varieties through his wines. As a grower, Victor is keen to prove that Rioja Baja has its own distinct character and should not be judged as inferior to Rioja Alta or Alavesa - just different. With over 250ha of owned vineyards at his disposal, including what he claims to be the oldest Graciano vines in the world, Victor and the team at Manzanos are fortunately placed to put both the sub-region and the name Manzanos firmly on the map of the most important producers in Rioja.

Food match:

A wine that works best with rice dishes and fish such as salmon.

This wine is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.