Oxer Bastegieta Iraun 2024

This dry white wine from the D.O. Ca. Rioja is crafted by the Oxer Wines winery. It features intense aromas of white peach, yellow plum, and sweet spices, leading to a fresh, elegant palate with a mineral and smoky finish.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Malvasia, Garnacha Blanca, Viura, Maturana Blanca, Calagraño
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Ca. Rioja
• Winery: Oxer Wines
• Soil / Altitude: Clay-limestone, 600 m
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: Ageing in used 600L French oak barrels

The vineyard

The grapes originate from a centenary vineyard planted in 1919 in Elvillar, Rioja Alavesa, located at an altitude of 600 meters. The vines are cultivated organically using regenerative agriculture principles on clay-limestone soils.

Ideal combination

Fish

Fish pairs best with white and rosé wines: they don't overpower the taste and suit different cooking methods.

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Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, applying hyperoxidation during pressing. The wine is then transferred to used 600-liter French oak barrels to complete fermentation and undergo ageing.

Why buy it

If you are looking for an age-worthy white wine with great character for your cellar, this selection is an excellent choice. Its aromatic complexity and structure ensure a magnificent evolution in the bottle over the coming years. You can buy Oxer Bastegieta Iraun 2024 online directly from our shop to experience the authenticity of Rioja Alavesa.