Bodega Classica, Pharos, 2024

£13.90

Modern white Rioja from Bodega Classica blending Viura with a touch of Malvasia; fresh, subtly oaked and 12.5% ABV, sourced from old-vine plots around Sonsierra.

lemon curd
quince
ripe melon
banana

At a glance

Producer: Bodega Classica
Region: Rioja
Appellation: Rioja DOCa
Grape: Viura Malvasia
Vintage: 2024
Country: Spain
Wine type: White
Alcohol: 12.5%
Size: 75.0cl

Taste profile

Body: Medium
Acidity: Medium
Tannin: Low
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

grilled sea bass
seafood paella
roast chicken with herbs
salt cod croquetas
tortilla española

How to serve it

Serve: Cool (10–12°C)

Why Cave selected it

Old-vine Viura character with bright fruit and well-judged oak offers a classic, versatile white Rioja at a keen price.

About the wine

Parcels of old vine Viura produce this great value white Rioja. The result is a lovely wine with notes of lemon curd and quince.

About Bodega Classica

Situated in the charming village of Sonsierra at the base of the Tolono mountain range, Bodega Classica is a distinguished Rioja winery established in 2006. Nestled within its 70-hectare vineyard, the winery upholds traditional Rioja winemaking methods. The wines are crafted using a blend of French and American oak to enhance the complexity of their Tempranillo-based offerings, complemented by indigenous varieties such as Graciano and Garnacha. From the vibrant Rioja Blanco to the robust and complex Reserva Rioja, Bodega Classica is known for producing wines with exceptional character and flavour.

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