Bodegas Luis Cañas Blanco Viñas Viejas
A vibrant white with honeyed citrus, floral notes, and a mineral finish
Bodegas Luis Cañas Blanco Viñas Viejas Rioja DOCa, Spain, is a beautifully balanced White (Blanco) still dry wine, crafted from Viura and Malvasia grapes. Fermented in French oak barrels for 17 days and then aged for 5 months in new French and American oak, concrete tanks, and clay vessels with battonage on lees, it offers a unique profile. Expect vibrant citrus and crisp lemony fruit, complemented by a honeyed roundness and elegant hints of flowers, fruits, and hazelnuts. The palate is fresh and lively, leading to a structured finish of ripe fruit with underlying chalky minerality. This versatile wine pairs perfectly with seafood, shellfish, poultry, salads, risottos, and mild cheeses. It is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
75.0CL , 12.6% ABV , Vintage: 2023
Vinification
Grapes are hand selected and brought to the winery in the smallest tractors in the region. They are hand sorted at on of the wineries two Mistral sorting tables, where Juan Luis Cañas stands watch at each harvest. Fermentation occurs in French Oak Barrels for 17 days before the wine is aged in new French and American oak for 5 months with a proportion in concrete tank and clay vessels, with battonage on the lees, until bottling.
Flavour profile
This white Rioja offers a beautifully balanced experience, blending vibrant citrus and crisp lemony fruit with a honeyed roundness from barrel maturation. Elegant notes of flowers, fruits, and hazelnuts lead to a fresh, lively, and structured finish with ripe fruit and a hint of minerality.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 12-14°C. No decanting required.