2021 ‘Las Parcelas’ Blanco, Rioja Alavesa, Bideona old vines not swagger

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and warm spice notes evocative of a Turkish bazaar

North Canterbury

For when: dessert is an afterthought

2021 ‘Las Parcelas’ Blanco, Rioja Alavesa, Bideona old vines not swaggerFresh, textural, and layered with subtle complexity, this white Rioja captures the purity of high altitude Viura. Pale straw with green reflections, it opens with aromas of pear, white peach, and citrus zest, woven with delicate floral notes and a whisper of fennel. The palate is crisp yet rounded, with orchard fruit, lemon peel, and hints of almond that glide across a mineral backbone, finishing long, precise, and quietly assured. For when: you want