Bodega LECEA represented by EpicureVin

Bodegas LECEA Eluan Semi-Sweet White Wine 2023

Name: Bodegas LECEA Eluan Semi-Sweet White Wine 2023
Brand: Bodega LECEA represented by EpicureVin
SKU: ELUANSEMISWEET2022
Price: 149.0 DKK
Availability: InStock

"Sunshine, warm weather, sipping a chilled glass of Eluan..."

SUMMARY: Prepare to have your preconceptions challenged! This remarkable wine transforms initial skepticism into pure delight. While semi-sweet wines often divide opinions, this hidden gem strikes an exquisite balance that wins over even the most traditional palates. It dances on your tongue with an elegant smoothness, while bright acidity masterfully counterpoints its natural sweetness. The experience unfolds into a symphony of vibrant fruit flavors, carried by a silky-smooth texture that feels both indulgent and refreshingly light. A true discovery that proves sometimes the most delightful surprises come from stepping outside your comfort zone.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

YEAR: 2023

ALCOHOL: 10.5%.

GRAPE VARIETY: Malvasia 80%, Chardonnay 10% and Viura 10%.

CLASSIFICATION: Special Wine.

CORK: Silicon cork 45mm.

ELABORATION: This wine's journey begins with carefully selected grapes brought directly to the press, where only the finest 'flower must' - the highest quality free-run juice - is extracted. The must undergoes a precise initial clarification process, ensuring exceptional purity and brilliance. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in state-of-the-art stainless steel tanks, with each grape variety fermented separately under carefully controlled temperatures to preserve their distinct characteristics. The fermentation is masterfully halted at exactly the right moment to retain the grapes' natural sugars, before the final step where these individual varieties are artfully blended to create this harmonious wine.

TASTING NOTES

VISUAL PHASE: A luminous straw-yellow hue with delicate steely reflections, evoking freshness and vibrancy. Its clarity and brilliance capture the essence of a young and elegant semi-sweet white wine.

OLFACTORY PHASE: An expressive and harmonious bouquet showcasing an intense varietal character. The aromas reveal a delightful medley of ripe white fruits, including crisp pear, juicy quince, and tropical pineapple, interwoven with subtle floral undertones that enhance its aromatic complexity.

TASTE PHASE: On the palate, this wine delights with a smooth and approachable texture, offering a balanced interplay between its vibrant acidity and natural sweetness. Bursting with fruity flavors, it reveals a broad and silky mouthfeel, while maintaining a refreshing and light character. The finish is both elegant and lively, leaving a pleasant impression of sweetness and freshness in perfect harmony.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Cool, between 7°C and 9°C.

GASTRONOMY: This semi-sweet white wine is a versatile companion for both sweet and savory dishes, thanks to its balance of fruity sweetness and refreshing acidity. It pairs beautifully with delicate appetizers like goat cheese crostini, smoked salmon, or fresh salads with citrus vinaigrette.
For main courses, it complements light seafood dishes such as grilled prawns, seared scallops, or sushi, where its sweetness enhances the natural flavors of the fish. It also pairs wonderfully with spicy Asian cuisine, such as Thai green curry, pad Thai, or sweet and sour chicken, offering a cooling contrast to the heat.
When it comes to desserts, its fruit-forward profile shines alongside creamy panna cotta, fruit tarts, or baked apple crumble. For a more traditional pairing, enjoy it with soft cheeses like Brie, Camembert, or a mild blue cheese.
Serving temperature: Serve chilled at 7–9°C to enhance its vibrant fruit flavors and refreshing character.

How to Taste and Truly Understand Wine?

Tasting wine is an art that involves all your senses, offering a journey of discovery. Here are four key steps to guide you:

The Visual Experience (Visual Phase) - Color, Clarity, Cleaneness of wine, "Wine Legs"...
The Aroma (Olfactory Phase) - Bring the glass to your nose and take a deep breath...
The Taste (Palate Phase) - Take a sip and let the wine flow across your palate...
The Grape Variety: The Soul of the Wine - Grape varieties are regarded among the most crucial elements in differentiating wines...

At EpicureVin, we believe tasting wine should be as enjoyable as discovering its story. Each bottle we offer invites you to embark on a sensory journey, uncovering hidden gems that make every sip memorable.

The Visual Experience (Visual Phase)

Begin by examining the wine in your glass. Observe its color - is it pale straw, golden, ruby, or deep purple? Notice its clarity - a clear, bright wine often signals quality. Swirl the glass gently, watching its transparency and how it catches the light. Each of these visual cues can hint at the wine’s age, grape variety, or even its origin!

Pay attention to the wine legs - the streaks that form on the inside of the glass after swirling. While they don’t indicate quality, they can reveal the wine’s alcohol and sugar content. Watching how the legs form and flow offers clues about the wine's richness and body, enhancing your appreciation before the first sip.

The Aroma (Olfactory Phase)

Bring the glass to your nose and take a deep breath. Start broad - what families of aromas can you identify?
For white wines: Do you notice citrus, tropical, or orchard fruits?
For red wines: Are the aromas leaning towards red fruits, blue fruits, or darker black fruits?
Avoid overanalyzing at first; let the scents unfold naturally. As you grow familiar, you’ll start recognizing subtler notes like spices, herbs, or even earthy tones that reveal the wine's character.

The Taste (Palate Phase)

Take a sip and let the wine flow across your palate. Notice how it interacts with different parts of your mouth:

Is it vibrant and zesty, or rich and smooth?
Does it feel balanced, with flavors lingering elegantly after you swallow?

A great wine tells its story through texture, structure, and harmony - this is what elevates the experience.

The Grape Variety: The Soul of the Wine

Every wine begins with a grape, and its variety is the key to understanding its personality. In Rioja, Spain, a region renowned for its winemaking tradition, there are five red grape varieties and nine white grape varieties that form the foundation of its exceptional wines.

The red grapes include Tempranillo, the backbone of Rioja reds, known for its balance and elegance; Garnacha Tinta, offering bold fruitiness; Graciano, prized for its intensity and structure; Mazuelo (also known as Carignan), adding vibrant acidity; and Maturana Tinta, a lesser-known variety with a unique earthy character.

For white wines, Rioja showcases Viura (or Macabeo), celebrated for its fresh and floral notes; Malvasía, with its aromatic richness; Garnacha Blanca, offering citrus and herbal nuances; Tempranillo Blanco, a rare mutation of the red Tempranillo; Maturana Blanca, one of the region's oldest varieties; Turruntés, not to be confused with the Argentine grape; Chardonnay, bringing international appeal; Sauvignon Blanc, adding crispness; and Verdejo, contributing vibrant flavors and minerality.

EpicureVin is here to help you the exploration of these grape varieties, where you will be able to unlock the secrets behind Rioja's rich diversity of flavors and textures, discovering wines that capture the soul of this historic region.

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