RIOJA DIAMANTE

RIOJA DIAMANTE   WHITE - YOUNG, SEMIDULCE, D.O.CA. RIOJAGRAPE VARIETIES

Viura (Macabeo) and Malvasía, Same of vintage could be C.V.C Conjunto de varias cosechas (Set of various crops)

Destemmed and lightly crushed, the grapes are then fermented at a very low temperature (12ºC) in order to reflect the natural freshness and fruitiness of the indigenous Viura and Malvasía varieties. Fermentation is then stopped to maintain the natural sugars (an average of 28 grams per litre) and give it its semi-sweet personality, an homage to the wines of Mediterranean Europe.

Aging: No oak aging.

TASTING NOTES

Golden with pale yellow hues, Diamante displays a complex bouquet of ripe fruits and flowers underpinned by aromas of sweet must. Unctuous, elegant and easy to drink, it has a sweet attack and a nice, slightly acid finish that adds to its persistence.

SERVING TEMPERATURE 8-10° C

AWARDS

• • Number 1 Rioja branded white wine sold in Spain

  • Number 1 selling white wine in Mexico, regardless the country of origin, above US$7 retail.

  • 86 Points. Wine Advocate (Robert Parker), USA: 2007

  • 86 Points. Beverage Tasting Institute, USA: 2006

  • 85 Points. Wine Enthusiast, USA: 2006

It has always been a pioneer in all fields, and was the first in its class as wine semisweet.

In communication, it passed from mouth to mouth to print its messages.

Of that era are preserved wonderful posters where the woman is ahead of its time, the main character.

In addition, it was the first brand to introduce women in the wine culture, which make it a reference.

More than a century of a wine which in 1892 had its first vintages!