Gran Cerdo Blanco
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Grapes: The majority is Viura, with around ten other varieties comprising the remaining 20% (think Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, etc.)
Vintage: 2022
ABV: 12.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Viticulture: Organic
Winemaking: The grapes are cultivated in the vineyard using traditional practices and when they reach optimum ripeness, they are pressed in cement tanks and then maceration and fermentation begin.
Vegan?: Yes
On the nose, there's a notable aroma of tropical fruits like pineapple, green apple, and peach, with a hint of white flowers. This wine is dry, fresh, and fruity with a medium body and balanced acidity. It has a crisp finish that lingers with a hint of minerality.
About the producer: Dedicating the Gran Cerdo label (which translates to Big Pig in Spanish) to the bank executives who wouldn't give him a loan to start his wine business, Gonzalo Grijalba has developed a bit of a cult following. He's extremely passionate about reclaiming the biodiversity of the earth he farms, and has eschewed more commercial practices involving pesticides and herbicides for biodynamic methods.