Luis Caas – Vinas Viejas Blanco 2022 (750ml)

Color: Beautiful golden yellow color with bright lemon-tinted reflections.
Nose: In the nose it is fine, with great elegance, combined with hints of flowers, frits and hazelnuts.
Palate: In the mouth, it is dry with just enough acidity to make it fresh and lively with a structured and tasting finish of ripe fruit.

SpecificationsAppellationRiojaWine TypeWhiteVarietal(s)90% old vine Viura and 10% Malvasia Riojana.Age of vines57+ Years OldSoil typeClay & LimestoneVinificationOur ancestors planted these vines of viura and malvasa in the so-called \”cabezadas\”, the highest and poorest areas of its vineyards. This wine is the result of an exhaustive selection of vines and grapes, within that old vineyard. A wine with subtle aromas that reveal the personality of the clay-calcareous soils, characteristic of this area of Rioja Alavesa. Manual harvest in boxes and double selection on the sorting table.
Alcoholic fermentation in French and American oak barrels, 225L and 500L capacity, with integrated temperature control system. Later aging on lees with btonnage (lees steering) for five months. Batonnage is carried out regularly during the 5 months ageing on the lees, the wine is then fined with isinglass and bottled.Production6,800 (9-liter cases)Pairings

This wine pairs well with most types of seafood and shellfish, white meats, salads, risottos as well as mild cheeses and nuts.

Reviews and News

2022 Luis Canas Rioja Blanco Vinas Viejas – 94 PTS – JD

2022 Luis Canas Rioja Blanco Vinas Viejas – 94 PTS – JD

\”Clean citrus, reductive matchstick, crushed stone, and white flower notes all emerge from the 2022 Rioja Blanco Vinas Viejas, an incredibly well-made, balanced white that has a layered mouthfeel, building richness, and a clean, crisp, mineral-laced, almost salty finish. It will be a dream with tapas or as a starter. The blend is 85% Viura, 10% Malvasia, and the rest Tempranillo Blanco.\”

– Jeb Dunnuck (Importer Highlight: Fran Kysela ; July 2024), 94 pts

Selection of bunches at the table.
Alcoholic fermentation in French and American oak barrels, with a capacity of 225L and 500L, with an integrated temperature control system.

ALCOHOL CONTENT

13.5

AGING

Aged on lees with btonnage for five months.