LUIS CAÑAS | WHITE OLD VINES 2023 75cl

Blanco Viñas Viejas 2023 is a wine made by Bodegas Luis Cañas in Rioja Alavesa, from vines over half a century old. It represents the elegance of modern Riojan white wines, fermented in barrel, that combine tradition and innovation to offer a fresh, structured, and nuanced wine.

Characteristics

Winery: Bodegas Luis Cañas, Rioja Alavesa
Appellation: D.O.Ca. Rioja
Grape varieties: 90% Viura and 10% Malvasía, from old vines over 57 years old
Vintage: 2023
Viticulture: Vineyards on sloping clay-calcareous soils, traditional cultivation, manual harvest, and rigorous selection
Winemaking: Fermentation in 225 and 500-liter French and American oak barrels, aging on lees with bâtonnage for five months
Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.

Tasting Notes

Bright golden yellow color with greenish reflections. The nose offers aromas of white flowers, ripe stone fruit, citrus, and light toasted notes. The palate is fresh and balanced, with good acidity, volume, and a long, elegant finish where fruit memories and woody nuances mingle.

Pairing

Ideal with fatty fish, seafood, Mediterranean rice dishes, creamy pasta, and mild cheeses. It is also perfect as an elegant aperitif, thanks to its freshness and complexity.

Blanco Viñas Viejas 2023 is a Riojan white wine with soul, combining the finesse of fruit with the complexity of its barrel aging. An essential reference for those seeking an elegant, balanced, and characterful white wine.