Rioja

The essence of white Rioja While Rioja is famed for its reds, a few producers craft world-class white wines that combine texture, tension and finesse. Among them, Olivier Rivière stands out for his Burgundian precision and Spanish soul. Terroir – altitude and limestone soils The vineyards in Rioja Alta and Alavesa sit on limestone and clay soils at high elevation. Cool nights and a long growing season create wines with vibrant acidity and layered minerality. Olivier Rivière – precision and character Bastid: mainly Viura, barrel-fermented and aged on lees, showing pear, almond and floral notes with a mineral finish. Mirando al Sur: a unique, oxidatively aged Viura, inspired by Jerez. Rich, nutty and saline, with immense depth and structure. Both wines embody Rivière’s philosophy – clarity, tension and harmony. Food Pairing – complexity meets elegance Bastid: with seafood, poultry, scallops or ceviche. Mirando al Sur: with aged cheeses, lobster or creamy risotto. White Rioja redefined – intellectual, expressive and deeply elegant.