Chobeo de Peciña 2020 | La Sonsierra | Rioja

Chobeo de Peciña 2020 is a white wine produced by Bodegas Hermanos Peciña in La Rioja, Spain. Sourced exclusively from the Finca Iscorta estate, this vintage features grapes from vineyards over fifty years old. The variety used is 100% Viura, cultivated to yield a wine with 13.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.04, and total acidity of 6.15 grams per liter.

The winemaking process begins with a manual harvest in 15 kg boxes, followed by sorting on a selection table and gentle pressing. The must undergoes alcoholic fermentation in new American oak barrels for one month, during which daily bâtonnage (lees stirring) is performed to enhance texture. After fermentation, the wine is racked and aged for an additional two months in barrel before bottling. A total of 5,000 bottles were filled in July 2021.

The sensory profile presents abundant spicy and smoky notes, underpinned by a core of white flowers and fruit flavors. The wine exhibits medium body and textured tannins, contributing to its structure. It is characterized as dry with an austere finish, offering more unctuousness compared to the winery’s unoaked white expression.

In terms of critical reception, The Wine Advocate (Parker) awarded this 2020 vintage a score of 90 points. The critic notes that it is "pure Viura" with a spicy and fruity character that mirrors its aromatic profile. The review highlights the wine's dry nature and austere finish, confirming the structural integrity provided by the new oak fermentation and lees contact.