Vivanco Rioja Blanco 2025

Rafael Vivanco combines the grapes Viura, Tempranillo Blanco, and Maturana Blanca—the virtually unknown but oldest quality Rioja grape—in a pristine white wine with fresh, ripe fruit notes. A breath of fresh air compared to the heavy, oak-aged traditional style of many other producers.

What stands out is the modern and meticulous vinification, including cold maceration and a four-month aging period on the lees. The use of indigenous grapes is also noteworthy. Tempranillo Blanco and Maturana Blanca are found exclusively in this region, and Vivanco owns beautifully situated plots with both varieties.



Rafael cherishes and uses them to give his special and unique white Rioja a distinct dimension. He demonstrates that you can produce a true quality wine with these grapes from cool-situated vineyards. A wine that distinguishes itself from the vast global range of white wines with increasingly uniform aromas and flavors.

Vivanco: top producer of refined Rioja with French influences
English wine writer Tim Atkin ranks Rafael Vivanco high in the top 10 modern winemakers in Rioja. Rafael, one of the two sons of founder Pedro Vivanco, is restrained in his use of new oak and seeks vineyard and grape expression.

He harvests his grapes when the skin is perfectly ripe and therefore contains silky tannins. Rafael learned this modern way of winemaking in Bordeaux, where he studied oenology and gained practical experience. He applies that knowledge in his new bodega, where he produces beautiful wines using a sophisticated blend of classic and modern techniques.