Manuel Quintano La Calavera White Wine

Manuel Quintano La Calavera is an exceptional white wine from Bodegas Manuel Quintano, made with 98% Viura and 2% of other varieties.

This wine represents the purity and elegance of the Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin, with a meticulous winemaking process that highlights its unique character.

The vintage has been much better than expected.

Although the year began with abundant rainfall and the spring was rainy and warm, extreme precautions were taken against fungal diseases to preserve the quality of the grapes.

However, the weather improved markedly in the summer months, with warm and dry weather, which favored optimal phenolic ripening.

As a result, a structured and powerful wine has been obtained, with great balance and exceptional complexity.

The Viura used in this wine comes from the La Calavera estate, a vineyard located at 525 meters above sea level, planted on a sandy and reddish soil, with a notable presence of gravel (small stones that promote drainage and minerality of the wine).

The winemaking process begins with maceration with skins for 24 hours after destemming, followed by very gentle pressing and careful settling.

Fermentation takes place in 225-liter French oak barrels, where the wine acquires greater complexity and structure.

The aging process takes place over 24 months in French oak barrels, with two weekly batonnages, a technique that allows the fine lees to be stirred and adds more volume and unctuousness to the wine.

If you have any questions when buying Manuel Quintano La Calavera wine, please contact the sommelier at our online store and they will advise you without obligation.