Que Vida Viura Natural DOC Rioja (white)
A distinctive, unfiltered natural wine made without added sulfur and aged on the skins. This vibrant orange wine offers expressive citrus and warm apricot aromas with an entirely distinctive, delicate tannic grip.
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Viura is a native Rioja variety. Viura Natural from Santalba is made using a method where white grapes are vinified and fermented like red ones, achieving an orange color with golden reflections and very unique tannins.
VARIETY
100% Viura (also known as Macabeo).
WINERY
Organic, sustainable.
HARVEST
Hand-picked. Harvested in the first half of October.
VINIFICATION AND AGING
This wine is made using the ancient ancestral method of skin maceration, in which white grapes are vinified and fermented like red grapes, giving it an orange color with golden reflections. No sulfites are added. The wine receives light weekly aeration during 4 months of skin contact.
BOTTLING
9,000 bottles
ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13.5%.
TASTE AND CHARACTER
This wine is a golden elixir made from Viura grapes. The nose bursts with a rich, vivid trio of lemon peel, juicy grapefruit, and warm apricot, underlined by a hint of white pepper. The palate is exceptionally lively and expressive, combining refreshing yet gentle acidity with delicate tannins.
SOMMELIER'S TIP
Serve at 8–10 °C. Pairs perfectly with seafood, tapas, light salads, fresh cheeses and, thanks to its structure and tannins, Asian dishes (curry, Pad Thai) or grilled vegetables.
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Bodegas Santalba is a traditional family winery from Rioja Alta successfully combining long family experience with modern trends, including organic farming and natural wines. Founded over 25 years ago by Santiago Ijalba, who has over 50 years of experience in making great Rioja wines dating back to 1964. The name Santalba is a fusion of his first name and surname (Santiago Ijalba).
The winery is a pure family business, involving the founder's children: Roberto Ijalba (oenologist and winemaker) and Laura Ijalba Pérez (communications). Santalba is based on honesty, top-quality grapes and creating wines with individual character that truly taste like Rioja. They are known for their long-aged wines (reservas).
The winery has recently expanded its range with the "Que Vida" line, named after an informal greeting in Rioja Alta meaning "What's new?" This range presents a modern, fresh style of Rioja with minimal intervention, organic grapes and no added sulfur. It responds to growing demand for natural and cosechero wines intended to be enjoyed young.