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26.12.2011
A quiet revolution is underway in Rioja as winemakers look to unleash the potential of Viura. Though white Rioja currently accounts for just 5% of the Spanish region s global sales, winemakers are now investing time and energy into getting the best from the grape, particularly in light of the 2007 law allowing Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Verdejo to be used alongside Viura in blending.
The regulations allow those grapes to be blended with Malvasía and Garnacha Blanca in the production of white Rioja, so long as native grapes make up the majority of the blend.
Three “new” native grapes were also recognized under the terms of the new law – Tempranillo Blanco, Maturana and Turruntes.
Indeed, Tempranillo Blanco, which currently only exists in Rioja, is causing great excitement among producers and is thought to be very promising.
Source/Extract: www.thedrinksbusiness.com
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The regulations allow those grapes to be blended with Malvasía and Garnacha Blanca in the production of white Rioja, so long as native grapes make up the majority of the blend.
Three “new” native grapes were also recognized under the terms of the new law – Tempranillo Blanco, Maturana and Turruntes.
Indeed, Tempranillo Blanco, which currently only exists in Rioja, is causing great excitement among producers and is thought to be very promising.
Source/Extract: www.thedrinksbusiness.com
FREE IMAGE:
POURING WHITE WINE
© Melinda Nagy | Dreamstime.com
Description:
Pouring white wine in glass
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Link: http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photos-pouring-white-wine-rimagefree2926383-resi3674429
