Clos Ibai Rioja Blanco 2019 (6 Bottles) Rioja Alavesa, Spain

by Fine Wine Cellars

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The estate white is from the Valmayor vineyard, planted in 1955 on terraces rich in clay and limestone at 450 metres altitude. Certified organic, the vines here are 90% Viura, with the final 10% made up by the vidueño, a plethora of indigenous varieties including Malvasia, Alarije and Calagraño.

Grapes were hand-picked and whole clusters were pressed to 900L stainless steel eggs and old oak foudre. Maturation continued on lees for 10 months before bottling.

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About Clos Ibai

The Clos Ibai winery started as a small project in 2014 in Rioja Alavesa, Spain, and has been known for producing high-quality wines ever since. Over the years, the winery aimed to improve the quality of their grapes and their wines with constant experimentation, organic principles, and adherence to the very best vinification procedures to get the best out of terroir.

Producing terroir wines with character and personality rather than putting millions of bottles on the market.

The Land and The Vines
Clos Ibai makes sure to implement organic and sustainable methods to protect the environment and the health of their vines. Some plots are biodynamic certified and some are in the process of conversion. The vines are diverse ranging from young to some since 1955. The main types of grapes that grow here are Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha Tinta, Garnacha Blanca, Viura, Malvasia, and Calagraño. The best grapes are handpicked and taken for further processing with micro vinification to add character and personality. Each stage of production is followed with the utmost care for the wine to give justice to spectacular grapes.

Easily Drinkable and Pleasure Above All
The winery produces surprising wines with notes of wild berries and herbs that can be generalized as fresh and modern-style wines. The wines are aged in stainless steel, French oak barrels, and flex tank eggs depending on the style of wine.

Fine Wine Cellars

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