PHINCAS THOUSAND MILKS , BODEGAS BHILAR
ORIGIN: Spain
APPELLATION: D.O.Ca. Rioja (sub-region: Rioja Alavesa)
VARIETY/BLEND: 80% Viura, 10% Garnacha Blanca, 10% Malvasía
FERMENTATION: The grapes were hand destemmed and foot trodden to start the fermentation naturally with indigenous yeast. After fermentation was finished the wine was pressed and placed in 225-liter French barriques.
WINE DESCRIPTION
Spiced warm pears, ripe apple, melon and cinnamon on the nose. The wine has a rich, dense mouthfeel and lots of juicy acidity. A broad palate with green apple, pear, peach and white pepper developing into the phenol notes of bitter orange, lime and guava. The finish long and dry.
ABOUT PRODUCER
Bodegas Bhilar is a boutique winery located in Elvillar, Rioja Alavesa, run by husband and wife team, David Sampedro and Melanie Hickman. Their goal is to make terroir-driven wines with soul, respect the land, work only with indigenous grapes, and to share their unique wines with good people with positive energy.
