Finca Nueva Viura White 2018
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Blend
Appellation
Calatayud, Spain
Acid
5.7 g/L
pH
3.15
Aging
Fermented and aged 3-4 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol %
13.0
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Yellow gold in color with creamy aromas that are intertwined beautifully with
notes of exotic fruit, including pineapple and passionfruit. Containing notes of
custard and freshly toasted bread on the palate, this wine has well-integrated
acidity and an incredibly pleasant finish.
Vineyard Notes
Located 2.5 hours north of Madrid near the village of Navarrete in Rioja Alta. Vines
for the 2018 Finca Nueva Viura are on average 35 years old and are strategically
planted in a north-northeast-facing direction, maximizing the influence of the
nearby Atlantic Ocean and allowing for a prolonged period of maturation. Rioja
Alta’s unique terroir comprises a mixture of chalky, calcium-rich and ferrous-clay,
rocky and alluvial soils. The 39 acres of vineyards controlled by Miguel Ángel are
often organically fertilized and farmed sustainably.
During harvest, grapes are hand-picked and, upon arrival to the winery, destemmed
and then softly pressed using a vertical “basket” press. Free-run juice is statically
racked over 48 hours and the wine is then fermented in barrel at 65°F, over 25
days, and aged for an additional 4 months in French oak barrels with a regular
stirring of the lees. Each vintage, Finca Nueva’s barrel fermented white is bottled
with a soft filtration without clarification.
Winemaker Notes
2018 began with a rather cold winter, where heavy snowfall in February transitioned
into heavy rainfall towards the end of March and beginning of April. Bud break
was delayed until the third week of April, promoting a larger yield than in previous
vintages. May exhibited typical climatic conditions for the region and flowering
took place during the third week of June. July was hot and wet, with veraison
occurring during the third week of August. A raining September gave way to a
dry October with mild days and cool nights. Harvest began in early October with
clusters that were said to have an exceptional aromatic intensity.
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