Bodegas Amaren Rioja Alavesa Blanco Barrel Fermented 2022

Tim Atkin

Vinous

The 2022 Blanco blends Viura and Malvasía Riojana from 60-year-old vines in Samaniego. Made using bioprotection and aged in a mix of concrete (50%), (10%), amphorae (5%) and 500-liter barrels (35%), it opens with dried flowers, white blossoms, herbs, pear and a hint of lychee. Creamy and intense, with light, chalky grip and rich texture, this offers structure and freshness in the mouth. The 2022 is a promising white with plenty of potential, although this is still refining its identity.

Jeb Dunnuck

A blend of Malvasia and Viura, the 2022 Blanco Amaren is fermented half in concrete tank and clay amphorae, half in French oak barrels and foudres and is then aged 9 months in concrete, clay, and French and Austrian oak. A youthful, full-bodied white, it offers a freshness of crisp acidity and is quite floral and earthy more than fruit-forward. The salty minerality is the standout. This has structure and tension to age well over the next 10-12 years.

Vivino

(2201 bedømmelser – gennemsnit over alle årgange. Set d. 14/5 2025)

Vinous

The 2020 Amaren Barrel Fermented offers a perfect example of Viura’s potential when treated to barrel fermentation, showcasing an oily and creamy palate while retaining a refreshing core. Sourced from Rioja Alavesa, the 2020 is a blend of Viura, Malvasía Riojana and Tempranillo Blanco. Yellow in hue with a greenish sheen, it exudes aromas of fennel, citrus and caramel. On the palate, it is dry, refreshing and notable concentrated, with lingering citrus notes contributing to its youthful and flavorful character.

Tim Atkin

Mad og Monopolet

Det er meget sjældent, at jeg smager hvid Rioja, hvilket er synd - det er nemlig vildt godt! Denne er lavet på Malvasia, Tempranillo og Viura. I næsen har den duft af friske blomster, tropisk frugt og et hint af røg. I munden er den cremet, rund og har smag af toast, citrus, abrikos og ananas. Det er en vin for dig, som elsker hvidvin og gerne vil prøve noget helt nyt - overraskende godt! (vurderet ved en tilbudspris på kr. 249,95)

Winewherever, Rasmus Christensen

Hvid Rioja med tyngde. Moden tropisk frugt, smørfed tekstur, citrus-bitterhed, powerfuldsyre der skærer lige igennem det hele, og den afslutter med et taninsk bid, der giver den et fuldendt spansk temperament. Moderne stil, der stadig skeler til den historiske brug af fade. (vurderet ved en tilbudspris på kr. 249,95)

Guia Peñin