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Manuel Quintano Blanco Sobre Lias

01/06

Vintage

The 2023 harvest had a vegetative cycle marked by drought, with a drier autumn and winter, which the vineyard endured thanks to the altitude at which the vineyards in Rioja Alavesa are located. At the end of summer, temperatures were high, but more moderate than in other areas of the appellation, along with cooler nights that made the grapes ripen correctly.After the September rains, the harvest was characterized by sunny days with unusually high temperatures for this time of year, which meant a quick harvest of the estates with the most ripening progress, and a wait for the perfect ripening of our vineyards with higher altitudes.The white wines of the 2023 vintage stand out for their freshness and moderate alcohol content, and as for the reds, we have obtained grapes with splendid phenolic maturity for the elaboration of elegant red wines, with tannins that provide structure and complexity, but maintaining freshness, thanks to the fruit balance and the good acidities of our area.

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Vintage of the wine

2023

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Winemaking

Once the grapes are pressed, the must is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel deposits for 14 days at a maximum temperature of 15º C.

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Varieties

* 90% old Viura

* 10% Tempranillo Blanco.

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05/06

Aging

The wine is aged for 11 months on its lees in French oak barrels, gaining ample depth and an elegant, creamy palate. Occasional stirring of lees to extract complexity and ageing potential.

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Tasting notes

Colour

Bright straw-yellow colour. Clean and bright

Nose

Aromas of white tree fruit and tropical varieties (pineapple and mango).

Mouth

Well-balanced on the palate, rounded with good acidity, smooth and pleasant. Creamy sensation on the finish.

Pairing

Aperitifs, salads, white fish dishes, white meat and soft cheeses made with cow?s milk (Brie & Camembert).

Our
Awards

The Spanish Institute of Quality Wine is a private academic association that brings together the leading independent Spanish wineries.

95

points

2015

IWC – 2021 UK

Our
Awards

The Spanish Institute of Quality Wine is a private academic association that brings together the leading independent Spanish wineries.

95

points

2015

IWC – 2021 UK

D.O

D.O. Ca. Rioja (Alavesa)

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