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Viura
Viura is a synonym for Macabeo and is the most widely planted white grape variety in Rioja. It is a fairly straightforward grape to cultivate, although it is susceptible to disease and in particular to downy mildew and grey rot. It is a generous-yielding grape and in Rioja it tends to be blended with approximately 5% Malvasia to produce classic white Riojas. In Rioja Alvesa it is often blended with Tempranillo to produce high quality Red Riojas.
In the wrong hands, Viura can produce rather neutral tasting wines. However skilled winemakers manage to preserve the grape`s natural aromatic freshness and produce wines that are enhanced by oak maturation rather than overwhelmed. Marqués de Cáceres and Herencia Remondo are widely recognised as two of the finest exponents of Viura in Rioja.
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Not as oxidative as previous vintages, there is a real citrus-like freshness about the nose of this wine, with notes of lemon zest, lime juice and beeswax mingling nicely and a palate which is rich and rounded, thanks to the high-quality oak used during the élevage. The finish is bountiful and all the more enjoyable for it.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
The Marqués de Murrieta was one of two key pioneers in the production of Rioja. This bodega was established in 1852 and is proudly old-fashioned in its approach. The wines are produced by traditional methods, ageing their wines in wood for a minimum of two years –much longer than at any other bodega. The bodega produces a small range of wines that include the Marqués de Murrieta, the glorious Castillo Ygay, and a very rare Reserva.
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