Viura – Cadus Vinum Curated Natural Wines Berkshire Wine Consultant

March 28, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerSpain, Wine Tastings

Castilla y Leon, Calatayud, Rioja & Pedro Ximenez

Balnea 2021 Located in Castilla y Leon on the Duero river, approximately 90 miles northwest of Madrid, Rueda is renowned for its dry and aromatic white wines primarily produced from the Verdejo grape. This producer practices organic farming and rely on 100% manual harvesting, using only grapes from the over 25-year-old vines. The grapes are estate-grown and crafted by Maria Jesus Hernandez, one of the […]

March 13, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerSave For Later, Spain

Vinos Atlantico

The La Antigua Clasico Blanco 2016 was recommended after my mentioning recently having an R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva Blanco 2010; Viura (90%), Malvasía (10%). For those of you unfamiliar with the latter, the wines are barrel aged in American Oak and bottled for no less than 10 years. The end result of their 146-year-old process is a wine that maintains the characteristics […]