Lovely organic white, with crisp acid and clean fruit flavours. A really easy-going, crowd pleasing bottle.
Another smashing, great value wine from Gran Cerdo, produced from organic vineyards in the Rioja region. It’s a fresh and vibrant blend of Viura, the classic grape of white Rioja. and a smattering of other varieties. A minimal intervention white, with clean flavours, at a great price.
Producer: Gonzalo Grijalba Gran Cerdo
Region/Country: Rioja, Spain
Grape/s: Viura
Production Method: Sustainable farming and natural winemaking in stainlesss steel. Bottled with low sulphur
Style: Dry, medium bodied with crisp fruity flavours
Pairing Suggestion: Seafood, salads, vegetable dishes
Gonzalo Grijalba
Gran Cerdo means ‘Big Pig’ in Spanish, a reference to banks who denied Gonzalo loans when attempting to start his company. This operation is a breath of fresh air in Rioja. Farming is organic and biodynamic, and winemaking strictly minimal interventionist with no oak used and wines made in a fresh and fruit forward style. Some of the best value wines out there.