COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Viura, Maturana Blanca, Tempranillo Blanco, Garnacha Blanca, Malvasía, Turruntés
PRODUCER
Bodegas Izadi
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Izadi Selección Blanco is a distinctive white wine from Bodegas Izadi in Rioja, Spain. It is notable for being the first white Rioja to be crafted using a blend of all six indigenous white grape varieties native to the region, highlighting the winery's commitment to local terroir and biodiversity. The grapes are grown in the Rioja Alavesa sub-region, known for its high-altitude, old vines planted in calcareous soils. The 2023 vintage was influenced by a warm summer, prompting an early harvest. Bodegas Izadi was founded by Gonzalo Antón with a philosophy rooted in nature and gastronomy, reflecting the family's connection to the acclaimed Zaldiaran restaurant.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First Rioja white to use all six native white grapes.
Fact 02
Grapes sourced from old vines (avg. 45 years).
Fact 03
Winery utilizes gravity flow for minimal wine manipulation.
Fact 04
No malolactic fermentation to preserve acidity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Izadi Selección Blanco is produced using a blend of six indigenous white grape varieties from old vines in Rioja Alavesa. The grapes are sourced from south-facing vineyards at elevations between 400-600 meters. Viticulture follows integrated practices. The 2023 vintage saw an early harvest due to heat. Vinification involves fermentation in a mix of barrel, stainless steel, and concrete, utilizing gravity flow. Crucially, the wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation to retain its acidity. It is then aged for five months in 225- and 500-liter barrels before bottling.
