Nivarius Fermentado en Barrica 2018 | Blanco

If you like your oaked Chardonnay, then this should be a wine that you try. This is a white DOCa Rioja blend that is dominated by old vine Viura (65%), with lesser amounts of Maturana  Blanca (15%), Tempranillo Blanco (10%) and Garnacha Blanca (10%). The blend is fermented and aged in Bordeaux barrels on lees for six months. The oak is pronounced on the nose along with buttery and vanilla notes. The palate is dry with minerality and saline notes that give way to peach, apple and apricot. I suspect this will get better with age in the bottle.

Perfect Pairings: Shellfish, fish, poultry and spice - think Thai, Vietnamese, and Sri Lankan vegetable curries.