Bodegas Rulei – Viña Barracallo White 2020 – Rioja Alta Spain

Viña Barracallo White 2020 from Bodegas Rulei is a limited Rioja Alta white blending 60% Viura and 40% Verdejo and aged 24 months in French oak.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 60% Viura, 40% Verdejo
• Region: Rioja D.O.Ca., Rioja Alta, Spain
• Vintage: 2020
• Aging: 24 months in French oak
• Alcohol: 13%
• Production: 2,005 bottles
• Style: Dry white wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

White and yellow fruit are joined by herbal, spice and subtle earthy notes, with a textured palate, lively acidity and a fresh, persistent finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Long French-oak aging adds depth while lively acidity preserves freshness
• Viura and Verdejo create an unusual, structured Rioja white
• Very small production from a hands-on Rioja Alta producer

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Rich seafood dishes
• Roast chicken or pork
• Creamy mushroom rice
• Firm cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of structured, oak-aged Spanish whites
✓ Drinkers who enjoy savory complexity with bright acidity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very light, stainless-steel-only whites