Alvear Tres Miradas Paraje de Ríofrío Alto 2018
Dry white wine from DO Montilla-Moriles. Varietal Pedro Ximénez aged under flor for 8 months in concrete amphorae and then for 12 months under flor in American oak barrels.
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Alvear Tres Miradas Paraje de Ríofrío Alto 2018
Produced by the famed Bodegas Alvear, Alvear Tres Miradas Paraje de Ríofrío Alto is a varietal Pedro Ximénez sourced from a a collection of old vineyards situated in Paraje Riofrío Alto, in the Sierra de Montilla, one of the best areas in DO Montilla-Moriles.
This dry Spanish white wine was produced following a very meticulous process. The grapes were fully destemmed and then fermented in 300-litre concrete amphorae. Then the wine was aged under the flor veil for a period of 8 months.
After that, the white wine Alvear Tres Miradas Paraje de Ríofrío Alto 2018 was transferred into American oak barrels stored in the "Bodega Monumental", the historic headquarters of the winery, and aged under the flor veil for 10-12 months.
Pair this dry white wine with shrimp, white meat and fish rice recipes.
| Appearance | Clean and bright, the white wine Alvear Tres Miradas Paraje de Ríofrío Alto is pale yellow with a golden glint. |
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| Nose | This dry white wine made from Pedro Ximénez is pleasantly complex, with aromas of sourdough, yeasts and straw, seguing into raw almonds, acacia honey and citrus. |
| Palate | Creamy and textured, this white wine from Alvear carries flavours of quince and ripe apples, with some saline and mineral suggestions and dash of French patisseria and custard. Long finish with an aftertaste of dessicated fruit. |
| Our personal opinion | Amazingly expressive and very fresh, Alvear Tres Miradas Paraje de Ríofrío Alto 2018 delivers sheer drinking pleasure. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Type | White |
| D.O. | Montilla-Moriles |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 13.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 8-10ºC |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in distinct containers |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 20 |
| Enterwine's Score | 91 |
| Media rating | 91 |
| Mono-Varietal | Pedro Ximénez |
| Pairings | Curred fish, Fish and vegitables, Grilled fish, Grilled vegitables, Grilled white meats, Mushrooms, Pasta with fish, Rice with fish, Rice with meat, Roasted chicken, Roasted fish, Roasted pork, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, Smoked foods, Soup and rice, Stuffed Chicken |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Dry and full bodied |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Aperitif, Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
