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.