In the glass
Aroma: apricot, honeysuckle, white peach, vanilla
Palate: stone fruit, creamy lees, white pepper, long finish
Mono-varietal Viognier from Naveran, unusual for Penedes. Rhone-influenced barrique-aged white.
What it pairs with
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Roast duck with apricot
Apricot-led Viognier and apricot glaze share the same flavour family. -
Thai chicken curry
Aromatic Viognier handles spice and matches herb register. -
Mushroom risotto
Creamy risotto and oaked Viognier share rich texture. -
Roast pork with sage
Pork and Viognier's stone-fruit core sit naturally together.
History
Mono-varietal Viognier from Naveran, unusual for Penedes. Rhone-influenced winemaking with full barrique ageing.
- 2003 — First Clos Antonia Viognier release
Facts
- Producer
- Naveran
- Grapes
- Viognier (100%)
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- Ageing in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Clos Antonia Viognier Crianza
What does Clos Antonia Viognier taste like?
Apricot, honeysuckle, white peach and vanilla on the nose; stone fruit, creamy lees, white pepper and a long finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Clos Antonia?
Drink 2 to 8 years from vintage. Best with a brief 20 minute opening.
Is Clos Antonia vegan?
Yes. Naveran uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Clos Antonia?
Roast duck with apricot is the canonical pairing. Thai chicken curry, mushroom risotto, and roast pork with sage are equally strong.
What grapes are in Clos Antonia?
100 percent Viognier, unusual for Penedes. Rhone-influenced barrique-aged white.