Palacios Nivarius

A 100% Tempranillo Blanco from vineyards in Albelda de Iregua and Montes de Clavijo, at an elevation of over 700 meters, resulting in a fresh, unctuous and perfectly ripe wine that is both lively and pleasant to drink.

• DENOMINATION OF ORIGIN

  DOC Rioja

• VINEYARD AREA

  Selection of vineyards in the VALLE DEL IREGUA, LADERAS DEL MONCALVILLO and MONTES DE CLAVIJO.

• VINEYARD ALTITUDE

  Between 550 and 700 meters above sea level.

• SOILS

  Mixture of ferrous clay with calcareous clay and a sandy component of degradation on the surface. The mixture lends agility, depth and great volume on the palate.

• VARIETY

  100% Tempranillo Blanco

• WINE CHARACTERISTICS

  Good intensity on the nose; citrus and stone fruit aromas accompanied by a splendid, expressive mouthfeel which highlights the creaminess and volume provided by the clay soils to perfection, combined with the freshness and suppleness provided by the sand – the second most important component.

• AGEING

  4 months on fermentation lees, regular riddling twice a week.

• ALCOHOL CONTENT

  13.5%