Javier San Pedro Ortega
Cueva de Lobos Blanco Joven 2021
Rioja
Javier’s Cueva de Lobos Blanco is crafted to appease a more youthful crowd, featuring a clean, crisp, and modern style. The level of precision and clarity brought out in the Viura is a remarkable testament to Javier’s winemaking prowess.
Vineyard
The vineyards are sourced largely in Rioja Alavesa, near the Sierra de Cantabrian Mountains. Average vine age is around 20 years.
Winemaking
Simple and unfussy, the wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel
Vintage Note
A cool but also dry year, with even and balanced ripening. September rain provided relief to most parts of Rioja.
Tasting Note
Ripe yellow peach and freshly squeezed lemon juice, with a crisp and almost saline structure.
Color
White
Appellation
Rioja
Alcohol
13.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$18
Trade Materials
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