Bodegas y Viñedos de la Marquesa
Valserrano Rioja Blanco Viura
La Rioja Alavesa, La Rioja, Spain
Lovely and fresh, light gold with a tempting nose of lime, lemon, grapefruit and a touch of vanilla, medium body, creamy round and smooth, with pleasant acidity and fresh finish, great on a summer day with fish, my score 86, drink to 2017
Lovely and fresh, light gold with a tempting nose of lime, lemon, grapefruit and a touch of vanilla, medium body, creamy round and smooth, with pleasant acidity and fresh finish, great on a summer day with fish, my score 86, drink to 2017
May 17th, 2015
Light, lemon with a quick finish. Ideal for outdoors and oysters.
Light, lemon with a quick finish. Ideal for outdoors and oysters.
Jun 24th, 2014
Valserrano – Viura – 2023
Rioja Alavesa DOCa – Spain 🇪🇸
Overview
A barrel-fermented white made from 100% Viura, showcasing the bright, zesty character of Rioja Alavesa with a subtle touch of oak for texture and lift, without weighing it down.
Aromas & Flavors
Lemon zest, green apple, white peach, and citrus blossom with hints of saline minerality and light vanilla. Fresh, vibrant, and expressive.
Mouthfeel
Crisp acidity, medium body, and a lively, zesty profile. Clean, balanced, and enticing with a refreshing finish that keeps you coming back.
Food Pairings
Seafood, grilled octopus, oysters, ceviche, or manchego cheese. Also excellent with sushi or Mediterranean salads.
Verdict
A modern, energetic take on Viura, bright, balanced, and quietly elegant. Perfect for fans of zesty whites with just enough structure to feel serious.
Did You Know?
Viura (a.k.a. Macabeo) is the backbone of white Rioja, and barrel fermentation, rather than just barrel aging, adds complexity and finesse while preserving freshness.
Valserrano – Viura – 2023
Rioja Alavesa DOCa – Spain 🇪🇸
Overview
A barrel-fermented white made from 100% Viura, showcasing the bright, zesty character of Rioja Alavesa with a subtle touch of oak for texture and lift, without weighing it down.
Aromas & Flavors
Lemon zest, green apple, white peach, and citrus blossom with hints of saline minerality and light vanilla. Fresh, vibrant, and expressive.
Mouthfeel
Crisp acidity, medium body, and a lively, zesty profile. Clean, balanced, and enticing with a refreshing finish that keeps you coming back.
Food Pairings
Seafood, grilled octopus, oysters, ceviche, or manchego cheese. Also excellent with sushi or Mediterranean salads.
Verdict
A modern, energetic take on Viura, bright, balanced, and quietly elegant. Perfect for fans of zesty whites with just enough structure to feel serious.
Did You Know?
Viura (a.k.a. Macabeo) is the backbone of white Rioja, and barrel fermentation, rather than just barrel aging, adds complexity and finesse while preserving freshness.
Nose - toasted hazelnuts, hint of blue cheese funk, oak, citrus. Round texture in mid palate - lemon, oak, hazelnuts, minerals. My first white Rioja.
Nose - toasted hazelnuts, hint of blue cheese funk, oak, citrus. Round texture in mid palate - lemon, oak, hazelnuts, minerals. My first white Rioja.
Mar 12th, 2015
Grassy, acidic, with a hint of butter. Significant heft for a rioja blanca, almost reminiscent of a chardonnay. A pleasant surprise, I almost feel bad for drinking it from a tumbler.
Grassy, acidic, with a hint of butter. Significant heft for a rioja blanca, almost reminiscent of a chardonnay. A pleasant surprise, I almost feel bad for drinking it from a tumbler.
Feb 23rd, 2015Delightfully fruit forward with pear and citrus, finishing with a minerality that really balances the sweetness. I loved this versatile white, perfect for drinking on its own or with soup or Asian food.
Delightfully fruit forward with pear and citrus, finishing with a minerality that really balances the sweetness. I loved this versatile white, perfect for drinking on its own or with soup or Asian food.
Feb 21st, 2015Earthy white Spanish Rioja. Try with a grilled fish.
Earthy white Spanish Rioja. Try with a grilled fish.
Feb 11th, 2015
Very refreshing! Served with clam chowder
Very refreshing! Served with clam chowder
Jan 29th, 2015Vanilla, floral, very dry & woody. Enjoyable on its own.
Vanilla, floral, very dry & woody. Enjoyable on its own.
Jan 6th, 2015