I mean this wine is so money. Smooth, fruity, Italian rusticity in the best way. Unbelievable — 2 months ago
Paolo Bea dinner at Semo. All wines were prepared by opening and slow-ox, prior to service. Abbreviated notes due to the setting. The The 2020 Santa Chiara appears a deep orange color with notes of marmalade, apricot, flowers, and varnish (VA). The palate shows low+ tannin and decent acid. Tasty, complex stuff as usual. A lovely pairing with gougère of prosciutto, green olive and honey. Drink now through 2030-ish. Bottle No. 2814/5940 — 4 months ago
Nice citrous, acidity and sweetness. — 5 months ago
Valserrano – Viura – 2023
Rioja Alavesa DOCa – Spain 🇪🇸
Overview
A barrel-fermented white made from 100% Viura, showcasing the bright, zesty character of Rioja Alavesa with a subtle touch of oak for texture and lift, without weighing it down.
Aromas & Flavors
Lemon zest, green apple, white peach, and citrus blossom with hints of saline minerality and light vanilla. Fresh, vibrant, and expressive.
Mouthfeel
Crisp acidity, medium body, and a lively, zesty profile. Clean, balanced, and enticing with a refreshing finish that keeps you coming back.
Food Pairings
Seafood, grilled octopus, oysters, ceviche, or manchego cheese. Also excellent with sushi or Mediterranean salads.
Verdict
A modern, energetic take on Viura, bright, balanced, and quietly elegant. Perfect for fans of zesty whites with just enough structure to feel serious.
Did You Know?
Viura (a.k.a. Macabeo) is the backbone of white Rioja, and barrel fermentation, rather than just barrel aging, adds complexity and finesse while preserving freshness. — 6 months ago
Salted orange peel. Butterscotch. Toasted nuts. Amaze balls. — 2 months ago
Harsh jus — 4 months ago
Great wine combining southern burgundy richness, use of luxurious oak, great acidity and low alc levels. Wonder how this ages.. Tx @Jan A for pointing this one out!. — 6 months ago
Splash decanted directly before service; enjoyed over the course of a few hours out of red Solo cups. The 1981 Gran Reserva Blanco pours, a golden color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of Khalas dates, dried apricot, black lemon, almonds, toasted coconut and marshmallow. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. A cerebral wine and just lovely stuff. Well stored bottles have a long life yet left ahead. Drink now with patience and plenty of air and through 2051. — 8 months ago
Pale straw color.
Aromas of white peach, nuts.
Dry. Flavors of peach, white pepper, saline.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 3 years ago
Consistent notes. - at Archer — 2 months ago
2026 Easter in Bergamo with Ester’s family and Aunt and Germano. Giulietta — 2 months ago
Pétillante Naturale, unfiltered
Cloudy creamy white with a touch of green
Thin
Aftertaste of kombucha — 4 months ago
Alright alright alright alright — 5 months ago
Better with sulfur — 6 months ago
Nice desert wine , hazelnut honey a touch of citrus. Very nice desert wine . Not to sweet . 14.5 percent alcohol. We had at felsina winery . — 7 months ago
Basement, citrus, mushroom, forest floor, musk, mineral, volcano — a year ago
Carlo Maria Rossotto
Ottimo da Cesare in Roma! — 5 days ago