Castillo Ygay White Gran Reserva Especial 1986, Rioja, Spain
Spain
750 ml
€620.10
- Varietal
- Viura 97%, Malvasia 3%
- Region
- Rioja
Tasting notes
The gold burnish is immediately seductive, a mood enhanced by the haunting complexity of the nose; verbena, truffle, white pepper, mushroom and quince to name but a few outliers. The palate builds upon the encyclopaedic complexity, all the while a shard of whistle-clean acidity running through the piece, perpetually rejuvenating it and underscoring bold symphonic development. It is not entirely fanciful to suggests that the wine is still a touch on the youthful side! – by Decanter
Vinification
The whole cluster of grapes was crushed and then pressed in a wooden twin-screw vertical wine press. Fermentation took place in American oak barrels.
Ageing
252 months in 225 litres American oak barriques. 67 months in a concrete tank.
Food pairing
This wine is the ideal meditation wine. It can also be a perfect pairing for Iberian ham, stuffed capon, truffled cheese, white veal and hake cheeks. Serve at a temperature of 14-15°C. The wine can be decanted gently.
