{"product_id":"altos-r-pigeage-blanco-rioja-2023","title":"Altos R Pigeage Blanco Rioja 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom one of Spain’s most lauded wine cellars (600+ awards and counting!), situated high above the clouds in Rioja’s northern Rioja Alavesa sub-zone, \u003cb\u003eAltos R Pigeage Blanco,\u003c\/b\u003e is a seductive and rich, full-bodied white made with Viura, Rioja’s star white grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAltos de Rioja’s flagship ‘Pigeage’ wines are beloved by Spanish wine fans far and wide—and are always smash hits on the international awards circuit. Though the reds are the source of most fanfare, \u003cb\u003eprevious vintages of this particular white have earned \u003ci\u003emultiple\u003c\/i\u003e gold medals and 90+ point scores\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo what sets this bottle apart?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt starts with \u003cb\u003epremium grapes, grown at high elevations and carefully harvested by hand\u003c\/b\u003e when they're at their ripest. Back in the winery, head winemaker Amaia Amestoy is equally meticulous, destemming the grapes, pressing them quickly and fermenting the wine in barrel. It’s then \u003cb\u003eaged a whole year\u003c\/b\u003e on its lees, with regular stirring (which adds texture and body to the final wine) for the first eight months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result overflows with ripe orchard fruit aromas underpinned by subtle floral characters. The palate follows through with a wealth of smooth peach and citrus flavors edged by creamy vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionstone International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53051236286773,"sku":"2982123","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.lionstone.com\/products\/altos-r-pigeage-blanco-rioja-2023","provider":"Lionstone International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}