COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Viura, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Bodegas Escudero
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodegas Escudero's Becquer Blanco Reserva 2019 is a signature white wine from Spain's Rioja DOCa. The Escudero family, with a winemaking history dating back to 1852, cultivates nearly 200 hectares of vineyards, emphasizing individualized care for each plot. This particular wine is a blend of Viura and Chardonnay grapes, sourced from old vines planted at a significant altitude in the Sierra Riojana. It is recognized for its capacity for long aging.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes sourced from Viura vines averaging 60 years old.
Fact 02
Chardonnay vines used are approximately 40 years old.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated at a high altitude of 700 meters.
Fact 04
Wine is aged in a mix of American and French oak.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Becquer Blanco Reserva 2019 is produced by Bodegas Escudero using Viura and Chardonnay grapes from old vines. Fermentation occurs in oak barrels, preceded by a controlled dose of oxygen to manage oxidation. The wine is then aged for 12 months in a combination of new American and French oak barrels. This process is guided by the winery's philosophy of individualized vineyard care to express unique plot characteristics.
