# Vallegarcia Viognier (2021)

- **Producer:** Bodega Vallegarcía
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Viognier
- **Region:** Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apricot, peach, honeysuckle, blossom, vanilla, cloves

## About this wine

Vallegarcia Viognier is a distinctive white wine from Bodega Vallegarcía, a single-estate (Pago) in the Montes de Toledo region of Castilla la Mancha, Spain. Founded in 1997, the estate is recognized for its commitment to high-quality, terroir-driven wines. The vineyard, situated at 850 meters, features poor, acidic soils and a continental climate, conditions that contribute to the wine's unique character. Bodega Vallegarcía was a pioneer in planting, elaborating, and commercializing a wine made entirely from Viognier grapes in Spain, aiming to create a white wine with notable structure and character.

## Interesting facts

- Pioneering Viognier in Spain.
- Vineyard at 850 meters altitude.
- Soils are slate and quartzite.
- Part of 'Grandes Pagos de España'.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and richness can stand up to flavorful and complex dishes. Its potential for aromatic complexity can complement ingredients like saffron, citrus, and herbs, while its structure can balance richer sauces and proteins.

## Wine making process

The Vallegarcia Viognier is produced from 100% Viognier grapes. The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. The winemaking process involves fermentation in barrels, followed by an aging period of six months in new French oak barrels. This approach is designed to develop the wine's structure and aromatic complexity.