viura

Those with more sauvignon blanc can take on a brash grassiness, while those that are entirely verdejo or have more viura, the traditional grape of white Rioja, tend to be more mineral-y and floral with a richer texture.

2008 March 5, Eric Asimov, “Emerging, in Spain, to Warm Applause”, in New York Times

Synonyms: alcañol, alcañón, blanca de daroca, charas blanc, forcalla, gredelín, lardot, macabeo