Vineyards and winemaking
Chardonnay and Viura are drawn from vineyards around Socuéllamos in La Mancha, at approximately 700 metres above sea level. The region’s dry continental conditions encourage ripe flavours, while the elevated sites and cold winter season help the grapes retain balance.
The varieties are harvested to preserve their individual character and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. Chardonnay provides roundness and ripe fruit, while Viura brings a brighter line of acidity; the precise proportions are not disclosed.
Tasting notes
Appearance
Clean and luminous, with a pale lemon-gold colour.
Nose
Green apple and pear open the aromas, followed by mango, acacia honey and a gentle suggestion of white flowers.
Palate
Juicy and rounded, with orchard fruit at the centre and a softer note of ripe mango beneath. Viura gives the blend a refreshing lift, balancing Chardonnay’s breadth and carrying the wine towards a crisp, lightly honeyed finish.
Food pairing
Try this with garlic and parsley prawns, pan-fried sea bass with braised fennel, or a chicken and tarragon salad. Its rounded fruit also suits a spring risotto made with asparagus, peas and a little Parmesan.
Background story
Founded by a group of local vine growers in 1955, Bodegas Cristo de la Vega remains closely connected to the town of Socuéllamos and the surrounding vineyards. Its wines combine established La Mancha varieties with a practical, modern approach to winemaking.
Camina Chardonnay Viura brings together an international grape and one of Spain’s traditional white varieties. The result is deliberately approachable, using Chardonnay for texture and Viura for freshness rather than relying on oak for weight.
