They note on their site that using this white grape makes the wine more traditional and close to wines called ‘clarete’ that are made with white grapes with a small amount of red grapes added.

I hadn’t had their previous iteration of this wine but I loved its fruity refreshing  aromas and flavors. The wine also has texture which I like thanks lees aging. The grapes are grown on family owned vineyards in Rioja Alta. Rafael Vivanco Sáenz is the winemaker – the third generation of the family. The family also created a wine culture museum a concept that I love. Apparently the bottle shape comes from one that is in the museum. Another aspect of this winery that really delights me is their attention to children. As the mother of a small child, when I travel to a wine region with him, its not automatic that children are welcome to visit. I can’t wait to visit Rioja and Vivanco with my son now after having looked at how many activities they have thought of. I hope other wineries and regions take note.