Olivier Riviere Rioja Rayos Uva

Rioja Rayos Uva by Olivier Riviere is a biodynamic Rioja in the Joven style, crafted without oak. This wine is juicy and fresh, with a lovely core of sweet fruit and notes of earth and leather—simply superb. An outstanding unoaked Rioja, its freshness abounds with a swirl of mouth-coating pure Tempranillo fruit. It beautifully captures the pure fruit potential of this noble Spanish variety, often masked by American oak and sweet vanilla flavors.

Olivier Riviere excels in expressing terroir and varietal character rather than imposing winemaking techniques. Like many biodynamic pioneers, he allows the wine to develop naturally. The result is a testament to Tempranillo and the hot Rioja region's potential to produce wines of freshness and vitality. Rioja Rayos Uva is brimming with young red fruits, black cherry, plum, and a hint of fig, with a slightly earthy undertone, but overall, it's incredibly fresh. This lovely wine is a must-try, but if you’re a fan of Marques de Riscal, you might find it too avant-garde!