Nivarius 2024 Tempranillo Blanco
2021 was our first importation from Nivarius, makinga deafening noise, given its insignificant cost, and signallingthe seriousness of this entrant to the field of white Rioja. Tempranillo Blanco is a relatively rare white mutation of its ubiquitous red forbear. It brings to the table a unique character –aromatically, it is suggestive of Grüner Veltliner, but the palate is more reminiscent of Rhône varieties such as Roussanne. The ultimate result is beguilingly original, and the price, as already stated, bears no relation to the wine’s quality.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | SNI-TEB24 |
Country | Spain |
Region | Rioja |
Color/Style | White |
Destemming | Partial |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless steel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | Pumpover
Fermentation duration: 15 days
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with a considerable amount of
lees and subsequent ageing on fine lees for a minimum of four months in steel tanks, in which the lees are stirred over the first few months |
Aging Vessel | 100% Stainless Steel |
Aging Duration (months) | 4 months |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | Bentonite |
Yeast Protocol | Cultured |
Malolactic Conversion | No |
Additonal Maturation Details: | Lees contact - 4 months |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 60 mg/L |
Varieties | 100% Tempranillo Blanco |
Residual Sugar | 0.74 |
ABV | 13.5 |
Acidity | 5.97 |
pH | 3.38 |
Closure | Natural cork |
Annual Production | 17000 cases |
Certified Vegan | No |
Primary Vineyard Name | Selection of vineyards in the VALLE DEL IREGUA, LADERAS DELMONCALVILLO an d MONTES DE CLAVIJO. |
Soil Types | Calcareous, Alluvial |
Elevation (meters) | 550-700 |
Vine Age | 15 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 50 |
Farming Practices | Practicing Organic |
Harvest Method | Machine harvest |
Other Vineyard Details | Mixture of ferrous clay with calcareous clay and a sandy component of
degradation on the surface. The mixture lends agility, depth and great volume
on the palate. |
Notes from the Producer: VINTAGE CHARACTERISTICS:
Dry winter, but abundant spring rains which persisted almost until the beginning of summer. Budding was slightly early. Cool temperatures and some rain during the first part of summer had an important influence on flowering, which did not reach full term. Cool temperatures returned during the ripening period, when we had a climate with a lot of rain. However, fewer grapes allowed us to progress more quickly to maturity and the harvest. In general terms, it provided us with a less alcoholic and fresher vintage.
SOILS:
Mainly ferrous clay, with a sandy component of degradation on the surface. The blend provides freshness, creaminess, and ample sensations on the palate.
