I am seeing more and more white Rioja making it Stateside, and I’m pleased to find one that I would like to drink more of. There’s lots of lemon brightness on the nose and in the mouth, with notes of pith and zest joining the juicy tart fruit. It’s built for seafood, and I’m digging it with fresh shrimp cocktail.
Cvne Monopole, Rioja DOC (Spain) Viura 2020
By Rich Cook