Winery CibelesViura Semidulce
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The Viura Semidulce of the Winery Cibeles is in the top 0 of wines of Rioja Alta.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cibeles's Viura Semidulce.
Discover the grape variety: Muscat rge de Madère
Aromatic pale rosés with a faint rose robe, a supple palate with preserved acidity, and signature intense Muscat aromas (rose, fresh grape), white flowers and exotic fruits inherited from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. Almost vanished, preserved for its heritage value, it belongs to the family of ancient Muscats studied for their genetic interest. A rare French pink grape, a pink-skinned mutation of Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains.
Informations about the Winery Cibeles
The Winery Cibeles is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Rioja Alta to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rioja Alta
Western and largest sub-zone of DOCa Rioja, poor limestone soils, continental climate tempered by the Sierra Cantabria. Tempranillo is the signature red king: elegant and fresh with cherry, plum, ripe strawberry, leather, vanilla, tobacco and balsamic notes from long aging in American oak, fine tannins and lively acidity — reference for great Reserva and Gran Reserva. Juicy Garnacha, firm Mazuelo, spicy Graciano. Broad Viura white.
The wine region of Rioja
Star of great Spanish reds: signature Tempranillo, elegant and complex, with notes of ripe cherry, plum, leather, vanilla and tobacco from American oak ageing. Classification by age: fruity Joven, balanced Crianza, ample Reserva, deep, silky Gran Reserva (5 years, 2 in barrel). Some fresh Viura whites and generous rosés. Spain's first DOCa (1991), 3 sub-zones (Alta, Alavesa, Oriental), 93.
The word of the wine: Maceration
Prolonged contact and exchange between the juice and the grape solids, especially the skin. Not to be confused with the time of fermentation, which follows maceration. The juice becomes loaded with colouring matter and tannins, and acquires aromas. For a rosé, the maceration is short so that the colour does not "rise" too much. For white wines too, a "pellicular maceration" can be practised, which allows the wine to acquire more fat.
