Augusto Ceballos Arce, a young grower from the village of Briñas, in the world-renown Rioja Alavesa region of northern Spain, is proud to share with you a white wine made from the local varietal, Viura.

FH Castrijo
Viura Joven

D.O.C. Rioja
Type of Wine: White Wine
Appellation of Origin: DOC Rioja
Winery: Labastida, Rioja Alavesa
Varietal: 100% Viura. Vines are between 40-80 years old.
Terrain: Labastida, in the Rioja Alavesa, can be found at the highest, most northern edge of Rioja, were climactic conditions are nearly ideal for wine production. The soil is a mixture of clay and limestone, and is made up of mostly southwest facing terraces. Average rainfall is slightly over 15 inches per year.
Harvest: Hand picked and selected twice: initially in the
vineyard, with a second selection on receipt at the winery.
Ageing: Stainless steel.
Bottling: Bottled on the property.
Serving Temperature: Between 41º and 55º F
Alcohol Content: 12%
About the producer
Augusto Ceballos Arce, a young grower from the village of Briñas, in the world-renown Rioja Alavesa region of northern
Spain, is proud to share with you a white wine made from the local varietal, Viura..
Tasting notes
Color: Light Straw.
Nose: Viura is characteristic for it’s lack of nose!
Palate: This wine will delight you with a perfect balance of acidity and fruit. A long, satisfying finish makes this wine ideal for pairing with fish, poultry, or cheese dishes. You could also try it with any egg-based recipe (think tortilla) or a salad.

 

Format: 750ml (case of 12 bottles)
SRP: $9.99