COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Viura, Calagraño, Rojal, Garnacha Blanca, Malvasia
PRODUCER
Sierra de Toloño
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Sierra de Toloño Nahikun Bianco 2023 is a white wine from Rioja Alavesa, Spain, produced by Sierra de Toloño. It is a field blend crafted from grapes grown in old vineyards, some exceeding 80 years, located at high altitudes (630-680 meters) on calcareous clay and limestone soils. The producer, Sandra Bravo, focuses on expressing the land and climate through minimal intervention winemaking. The 2023 vintage reflects an early harvest, contributing to its freshness and moderate alcohol content.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A 'field blend' means grapes are planted and harvested together from old vines.
Fact 02
Vineyards are over 80 years old and sit at 630-680 meters altitude.
Fact 03
Winemaker Sandra Bravo was named 'Young Winemaker of the Year' by Tim Atkin MW.
Fact 04
The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Sierra de Toloño Nahikun Bianco 2023 is produced from a field blend of grapes harvested by hand from old, high-altitude vineyards. Following a cold soak to preserve fruit freshness, the grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation in seasoned 500-liter oak barrels, chosen for texture rather than aroma. The wine is then aged for eight months in neutral oak barrels. It is bottled without fining or filtration, reflecting a commitment to minimal intervention and the expression of the vineyard's natural character. Some winemaking also utilizes amphorae.
