About this winery

Vivanco Winery is located in Briones, a privileged enclave in La Rioja Alta, on the foothills of the Sierra de Cantabria and on the banks of the River Ebro. It is an area with a mild microclimate and extraordinary chalky-clay soils. Around the winery we find the Finca El Cantillo, whose name comes from the large number of boulders found on the ground. Tempranillo is the fundamental variety, but not the only one. In this vineyard we can also find other grape varieties that we use in our wines:...

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Product notes

In the Middle Ages, peasants paid tributes to the king with the grapes from their vineyards, which were pressed and fermented in the Royal winepresses (Prensa Real in Spanish). This wine is an homage to those small grape growers whose achievements were fundamental in the development of our country’s wine culture.

Production notes

The Prensa Real vineyards are located in the eastern part of the Castilian plateau between the old Jucar and Cabriel valleys. Traditional goblet training and altitudes ranging from 600 to 1,100 meters above sea level, humid Mediterranean winds alternating with a continental climate result in leisurely, gradual ripening, leading to wines of outstanding personality and freshness.

Tasting notes

This Viura (aka Macabeo) represents an outstanding crisp, fresh, aromatic, fruity white wine with clean herbaceous notes, alternative to Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. It stands out for its varietal aromas showing stunning flavors of apple, honeydew, lime peel, lemon verbena, and some bitter flavors of grass and hazelnut come in on the finish. One of the best ways to drink Viura is alongside food. The wine’s medium to higher acidity and subtle bitterness make it work very well as a palate cleanser matching perfectly with with southeast Asian fpod (coconut curries, Viet. vermicelli noodle bowls), fish tacos, chicken, mild cheeses (such as Manchego, pecorino, feta), vegetables, tapas, etc.