Oxer Wines Iraun Rioja

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Oxer Wines Iraun Rioja Iraun comes from the Basque language, from the verb Perdurar. It is a small tribute from Oxer to his mother tongue, a language that despite history and its adversities, remained firm. It is considered one of the oldest languages in the world. The label shows an 'Akelarre' venerating the 'Oriboro', a serpent from Basque mythology which bites its tail with a nod to eternity, referring to the fact that the beginning is the end. Tasting Notes On the nose aromas of white fruit, citrus notes, sweet spices and a floral background. In the mouth, it shows an acidity and a magnificent minerality that gives it an incredibly long length. Grape variety: 80% Viura, 10% Calagraño and the remaining 10% Malvasía, Maturana Blanca & Garnacha Blanca . Vineyards: 1ha vineyard planted in 1920 in the town of Elvillar (Rioja Alavesa) at 600 meters of altitude, on clay-calcareous soil. Old-fashioned mixed plantation of Tempranillo, Calagraño and Viura, with a yield of 3,000 kg per hectare. The Maturana blanca and the Garnacha Blanca come from another vineyard planted just 200 meters away. Vinification: Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, previously

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