Tempranillo Blanco Fincas de Azabache 2021/2022

£12.95 per bottle

Organic

ABV 12.5%

Region
The region of La Rioja lends its name to Spain`s most widely recognised wines. Much Rioja is blended from three districts; Alta and Alavesa to the north and the hot dry Oriental district to the south (previously known as Rioja Baja) and uses Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo red grape varieties and the diminishing influence of extended ageing in oak barrels.

 

Producer
Fincas de Azabache is a state of the art cooperative, founded in December 1956. The Bodegas now owns 2600 hectares of vineyards at the foot of Mount Yerga, in the dry region of the Rioja Oriental. With limited risk of rot, it is an area conducive to the principles of organic viticulture, to which the Bodegas is firmly and successfully committed. The cooperative have recently invested heavily in a new winery, the fruits of which we are now seeing.

Tasting Notes
Tempranillo blanco is a white Spanish wine grape variety that is grown in the Rioja DOC. It is a relatively `new` grape variety as it is a natural mutation of the red Tempranillo variety that is grown throughout Spain. The wine has fruity aromas with green apple, citrus and floral characters. Well balanced with a refreshing acidity and a light, fruity finish with delicate floral notes lingering on the palate.

Food
Perfect with white asparagus, fried artichoke hearts, grilled fish and salads.

Media
Silver medal in the Drinks Business Rioja Masters 2018.