2021 Viña Real Barrel Fermented Blanco, CVNE, Rioja

"We all know what great - and what great value - reds can be found in Rioja but the tiny amount of white produced often gets overlooked, which is crazy given how appetising the 2019 Viña Real Barrel Fermented Rioja Blanco is. Made from 100 per cent Viura fermented in new American oak, it's creamy and toasty with apples, pears and fresh citrus."
Jonathan Ray, The Spectator Magazine

Pale in colour with aromas of green apple, pear, and subtle hints of tropical fruit. Barrel ageing gives a spicy character which is also well integrated with the round palate. This wine is an ideal match to fish cookery, or pasta and rice dishes, and works especially well if using tricky ingredients such as chorizo.