2022 Bideona Las Parcelas Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain

2022 Bideona Las Parcelas Blanco is an elegant and expressive white wine from Rioja DOCa, Spain, crafted by Bideona, a winery dedicated to showcasing the unique character of Rioja Alavesa’s vineyards. Made predominantly from Viura grapes grown in selected old vineyards averaging approximately 50 years of age, this wine reflects the region’s distinctive limestone-rich soils and traditional field-blend practices. The 2022 vintage combines Viura with small amounts of Malvasía Riojana and Cayetana Blanca, offering a compelling expression of Rioja’s historic white grape varieties.

The wine reveals delicate aromas of stone fruit, white flowers, and fresh herbs. On the palate, it is juicy and refreshing, with balanced acidity, elegant texture, and a long, chalky mineral finish. Its thoughtful winemaking combines fermentation in concrete tanks with a portion fermented in large, previously used French oak barrels, adding complexity while preserving the wine’s freshness and character. A versatile pairing for seafood, grilled fish, shellfish, and Mediterranean rice dishes.