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Luminosa

2013 New Mexico White Blend

The Vivac Winery Luminosa is a captivating white blend from the enchanting region of New Mexico, vintage 2013. This delightful wine showcases a luminous straw hue that entices the senses. With its medium body and vibrant acidity, it balances richness with refreshing liveliness, making it a superb choice for various occasions. The fruit intensity is pronounced, featuring notes of ripe stone fruit and citrus that dance on the palate, complemented by subtle floral hints. Its dryness adds a crisp finish to the experience, ensuring each sip leaves you yearning for more. This wine reflects the unique terroir of New Mexico, beautifully encapsulating the spirit of the region's winemaking prowess.

Tasting notes:

Peach

Honeysuckle

Citrus Blossom

Region:

New Mexico

New Mexico, with its high desert landscapes and dramatic mountain ranges, offers a unique and diverse winegrowing environment in the American Southwest. The state's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) benefit from the high altitude and the intense sunlight, which together create a significant diurnal temperature variation. This variation sharply cools the vineyards at night, tempering the daytime heat and allowing grapes to ripen slowly and develop complex flavors while retaining essential acids. The arid climate and minimal rainfall reduce the risk of vine diseases and allow vintners to control vine vigor through irrigation. Vineyards at lower elevations tend to produce bolder, more intense wines, while those at higher elevations excel in growing cooler-climate varieties, yielding more delicate and aromatic wines.

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