COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Viura, Maturana Blanca
PRODUCER
Bodegas Nivarius
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Nivarius Edición Limitada 2019 is a distinguished white wine from Bodegas Nivarius in Rioja, Spain. The wine is a blend of 70% Viura and 30% Maturana Blanca, with Viura sourced from old vines (average 70 years) at 500-600 meters altitude and Maturana Blanca from higher elevations of 800 meters. Bodegas Nivarius is notable as the first winery in DOC Rioja to focus exclusively on quality white wines, aiming to recover almost-extinct indigenous grape varieties. The name 'Nivarius' evokes the winery's high-altitude vineyards, which benefit from cool temperatures that preserve acidity, freshness, and fruitiness. The soils are primarily ferrous sandy soils and calcareous silt, with some clay-iron components.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
7-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bodegas Nivarius is the first winery in Rioja dedicated exclusively to quality white wines.
Fact 02
They focus on reviving nearly extinct indigenous grape varieties like Maturana Blanca.
Fact 03
Vineyards are located at altitudes up to 800 meters, benefiting from cool climates.
Fact 04
The name 'Nivarius' refers to natural snow wells, reflecting the cool vineyard sites.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Nivarius Edición Limitada 2019 is produced through gentle pressing of the grapes without destemming, conducted in the absence of oxygen. Fermentation occurs in French oak barrels or wooden vats at controlled, low temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 9 months on fine lees in French oak barrels. It then undergoes a further 20 months of bottle aging before its release. The vineyards are managed using sustainable methods and organic products. The harvest is manual, with grapes collected in small boxes.
