Details
- Type: White
- Country: Spain
- Region: Rioja
- Vintage: 2015/2016
- Producer: Baigorri
- Primary grape: Airén
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Code: 26901
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Awards:
- 2017, Gold International Wine Challenge 2019
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Ethical
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Vegetarian
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Vegan
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Sulphites
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Expression
Full-flavoured, nutty, oaked whites
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Some semi-soft cheeses and smoked cheeses work. Production region matches work e.g. Burgundy and Epoisses
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Full-flavoured e.g. monkfish, tuna, turbot. Crab, lobster, paella, rich fish pie, salmon, smoked fish
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Bay leaf, capers, chives, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, ginger, nutmeg, parsley, saffron, sesame, tarragon, thyme, vanilla
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Roast, braised chicken, duck, ham, kidneys, pork, turkey
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Béarnaise, rich butteror cream-based sauces, black truffle, pancetta, pesto, porcini
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Spicy Asian dishes with fresh coconut
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Grilled peppers, onion tart, roasted root vegetables, light and creamy wild mushroom dishes
About the Wine
This wonderful white Wine created by Baigorri is made in Rioja. This wine is exclusive to Matthew Clark, you won't find it at multiple retailers. Available in 75cl bottles, imported by Araex. Baigorri Rioja Barrel Fermented Blanco is an inspired wine, made from Airén grapes. This wine has a cork closure and is one of a growing number in our list that can be enjoyed by vegan drinkers. Just perfect with chicken, pork, pastry with rich buttery and creamy sauces. This wine is in our core range.
Airén
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Airén is a white wine grape popular in the Valdepenas and La Mancha wine regions, where its tolerance of hot, dry conditions and poor soils made it the obvious choice of grape variety.
Flavours:
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Apple
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Citrus Blossom
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Citrus Zest
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Wild Flowers
The Country
Spain
Spain has a huge number of unusual and captivating regions aside from the beautiful Rioja. Whilst tradition remains, some producers are really pushing boundaries making Spain one country to keep coming back to.
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