La Rioja: Barón de Ley Wine Tasting in a 16th-C. Monastery
Discover the Barón de Ley Winery on a guided tour. Visit a 16th-century monastery, taste wines mid-aging, and enjoy a guided tasting of 3 wines paired with Iberian cur...
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In the glass
Aroma: nutmeg, autumn fruit, orange peel, sweet oak
Palate: unctuous, long, citrus freshness, mineral
An oak-aged Rioja white of Viura, Malvasia and Garnacha Blanca: golden, nutmeg and orange peel with sweet oak, unctuous and long with citric and mineral freshness.
What it pairs with
- Sushi The producer suggests sushi.More wines for sushi →
- Artichoke risotto The producer suggests risottos including artichoke.More wines for risotto →
- Jamon iberico The producer suggests Iberian ham and cold cuts.More wines for ham →
How to serve Baron de Ley Tres Vinas Blanco Reserva
Allow 10 minutes from open to pour.
- Open the bottle. Chill and open; no decanting is needed.
- Serve at 10-12C. Baron de Ley recommends serving at 10 to 12C.
- Glassware. A white-wine glass with a generous bowl.
- Pair with the food. Sushi, Artichoke risotto, Jamon iberico. The producer suggests sushi, autumn vegetables, risottos and Iberian ham.
History
Tres Vinas draws Viura and Malvasia from Arenzana and Garnacha Blanca from Ausejo in Rioja Oriental, pressed without maceration. Baron de Ley calls it a representation of the oxidative white Riojas.
Facts
- Producer
- Baron de Ley · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Viura, Malvasia, Garnacha Blanca
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja Reserva
- Oak
- Fermented in stainless steel at 15 to 19C, blended in concrete, then 12 months in new American oak and at least a year in bottle
Frequently asked about Baron de Ley Tres Vinas Blanco Reserva
What does Baron de Ley Tres Vinas Blanco Reserva taste like?
On the nose, nutmeg, autumn fruit, orange peel, sweet oak. On the palate, unctuous, long, citrus freshness, mineral. An oak-aged Rioja white of Viura, Malvasia and Garnacha Blanca: golden, nutmeg and orange peel with sweet oak, unctuous and long with citric and mineral freshness.
When should I drink Baron de Ley Tres Vinas Blanco Reserva?
Baron de Ley gives no drinking window; the wine is aged 12 months in new American oak and at least a year in bottle before release, and is served at 10 to 12C.
What food pairs with Baron de Ley Tres Vinas Blanco Reserva?
Sushi is the first match to try, with Artichoke risotto and Jamon iberico close behind. The producer suggests sushi.
What grapes are in Baron de Ley Tres Vinas Blanco Reserva?
The blend is Viura, Malvasia and Garnacha Blanca; percentages are not published.
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