Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Castillo Clavijo – Rioja Blanco – 2024
Rioja DOCa | Spain 🇪🇸

Overview:
A very casual, approachable white from Rioja DOCa, a region better known for reds, this bottle delivers exactly what it promises: simplicity, freshness, and value. Viura-driven, made in a clean, straightforward style that favors easy drinking over complexity.

Aromas & Flavors:
Fresh and subtle with notes of green apple, lemon zest, and soft white florals. There’s a gentle herbal edge typical of Viura, but nothing overt or demanding, clean and unfussy.

Mouthfeel:
Light- to medium-bodied with refreshing acidity. Smooth, easygoing, and crisp, finishing clean without weight or oak influence.

Food Pairings:
Grilled fish, light salads, seafood tapas, simple chicken dishes, or anything olive-oil driven. A reliable companion at the table without stealing the spotlight.

Verdict:
A “does-the-job” Rioja white that makes sense on the value side. Not meant to rival more serious white Rioja expressions, but a pleasant, practical option from a red-dominant region, especially when you want something uncomplicated and food-friendly.

Did You Know?
Viura (also known as Macabeo) is Rioja’s primary white grape, capable of both simple, fresh wines like this and age-worthy, complex whites when blended or oak-aged.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This is the kind of easy, reliable white you reach for when you want something light, affordable, and regionally honest, proof that Rioja can still deliver on the white side, even if reds remain its calling card. — 5 months ago

Stanislav Lobanov

9.0

(16.5/20) Насыщенный сливового-клубничный аромат с нотами лакрицы, ванили и шоколада. Умеренная кислотность и мягкие танины. Насыщенный фруктовый вкус, который создаёт ощущение некоторой сладости. #fenavin2017 — 9 years ago

Matthew Grimm

9.2

Enjoy the subtle bubbles, perfect al fresco — 11 years ago

Daniela Morales

9.0

Sabor suave, comimos con pizza casera — 2 years ago

Gregor McElvogue

9.6

I really like this. It goes so well with Spanish tapas - especially cheese and meats! Dry but the fruit lingers long afterwards — 8 years ago

Rachel Bishop

8.9

Light, easy to drink. Slightly sweet. — 9 years ago

Stanislav Lobanov

9.2

(17/20) В аромате красное яблоко, кедровые орехи, ваниль. Интенсивный ягодный вкус (малина, вишня, слива). Относительно высокая кислотность и интенсивные, бархатистые, сочные танины. Долгое послевкусие. Мощное, насыщенное, хорошо сбалансированное вино, готовое к употреблению. #prowein2016 #mundusvini2016 — 10 years ago

Mike Lev

9.0

40% Vidau (the old field blend) plus 45% Tempranillo and 15% Mazuelo, from a slope in the south of the Monte Yerga called Cuesta la Reina, from a big, 120-hectare plot that has been with the Escudero family for generations. It's fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel with a long maceration, matured in new French (70%) and American oak barrels for 18 months. this is a fun wine that crosses old world and new world. It’s got power, but it’s compact and not flabby. Needed some air to get moving — 8 years ago

Christian Ramirez Romanini

9.1

E¡¡¡xcelente!!! — 9 years ago

TS

9.6

My favorite wine! And just $8 — 9 years ago