BODEGAS TIERRA | TIERRA WHITE OAK-FERMENTED 2024 75cl

Bodegas Tierra Blanco Fermentado en Barrica 2024 is a white Rioja Alavesa wine that reflects the enormous potential of traditional varieties grown in Labastida. Made from Viura, Malvasía, and Garnacha Blanca grapes from a careful selection of plots, it combines the freshness of the Atlantic climate with the maturity provided by Mediterranean influence.

The fermentation and aging in wood respect the prominence of the fruit and the vineyard, resulting in an elegant, complex wine with great gastronomic versatility.

Characteristics

Winery: Bodegas Tierra

Denomination: D.O.Ca. Rioja

Subzone: Rioja Alavesa (Labastida)

Vintage: 2024

Wine type: White barrel-fermented

Grape varieties: 70% Viura, 20% Malvasía, 10% Garnacha Blanca

Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.

Aging: 5 months on lees in foudres and French oak barrels

Format: 75 cl

The Vineyard

The grapes come from the vineyards Anda Verde, Las Torcas, Grieldas, and Saúco, located in both the northern and southern areas of Labastida.

This combination of plots brings together the influence of the Atlantic climate and the Mediterranean climate, providing balance between freshness, ripeness, and complexity.

The vineyards are mainly planted on limestone soils, which favor the mineral expression and characteristic elegance of great Rioja Alavesa white wines.

Winemaking

After a rigorous manual selection of the best grapes, they are destemmed and undergo a cold prefermentative maceration for approximately eight hours.

Fermentation takes place in 2,500-liter foudres and in 225-liter French oak barrels, using 75% second-use barrels and 25% new ones, aiming for maximum respect for the fruit.

Subsequently, the wine remains five months on its lees, gaining volume, complexity, and a creamy texture without losing freshness or tension.

Tasting Notes

It presents a brilliant pale yellow color.

On the nose, it offers medium intensity with aromas of citrus, white fruit, yellow plum, and delicate smoky and buttery notes perfectly integrated with the aging process.

On the palate, it is savory, fresh, and balanced, with an enveloping texture where notes of apricot, vine peach, and subtle menthol nuances appear. The finish is long, elegant, and mineral.

Pairing

Perfect for accompanying fish, seafood, seafood rice dishes, white meats, poultry, pasta with mild sauces, and soft cheeses.

Recommended serving temperature: 12 ºC.

Bodegas Tierra Blanco Fermentado en Barrica 2024 demonstrates that Rioja Alavesa is also a land of great white wines. A refined and gastronomic wine where tradition, the vineyard, and perfectly integrated aging shape an elegant and contemporary expression of the region's historical varieties.