HaciendaelTernero‘LaPera’RiojaBlanco2023

Bright straw yellow colour with brilliant greenish glints. Intense on the nose with tropical fruit, peach skin and citrus aromas. Balanced and well-structured on the palate with great acidity and a lengthy finish.

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla y Leon, Rioja Alta

Grapes: Viura, Garnacha Blanca

ABV: 13%

Food match: Shell fish or roast veg dishes.

Hacienda el Ternero is a village which dates back to 1077 when it belonged to the Santa Maria de Herrerea Monastery. Notably, it is the only vineyard of DOC Rioja that lies within the region of Castilla y León. In 2009, the village was bought by the current owner. The 60 hectares of vineyards are in the Rioja Alta and sit at an altitude of 650m