La Rioja Alavesa, La Rioja, Spain
The Ostatu Rioja Alavesa Blanco 2012 is a blend of 85% Viura and 15% Malvasía and is slightly more mineral-driven than the previous vintage, and smells of warm rain on wet cement, lime zest, and buttercups. I love how dry and lean the palate is, all acidic verve, with a lovely textural component. Wet shell, lemon pith, and limestone on the finish. A great oyster wine and a good value, too. Of note, Osatatu's vineyards are planted in poor calcareous, clayey soils, and are sustainably farmed.
The Ostatu Rioja Alavesa Blanco 2012 is a blend of 85% Viura and 15% Malvasía and is slightly more mineral-driven than the previous vintage, and smells of warm rain on wet cement, lime zest, and buttercups. I love how dry and lean the palate is, all acidic verve, with a lovely textural component. Wet shell, lemon pith, and limestone on the finish. A great oyster wine and a good value, too. Of note, Osatatu's vineyards are planted in poor calcareous, clayey soils, and are sustainably farmed.
Mar 1st, 2015
A freakin' delicious bargain of a bright & zippy white to keep me company while pre Xmas baking. Viva Espana!
A freakin' delicious bargain of a bright & zippy white to keep me company while pre Xmas baking. Viva Espana!
Dec 24th, 2013Very drinkable, cheap nice wine @ malabar, Indian Restaurant in Notting Hill
Very drinkable, cheap nice wine @ malabar, Indian Restaurant in Notting Hill
Oct 2nd, 2013
