COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Tempranillo Blanco
PRODUCER
Bodegas D. Mateos
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Crafted by Bodegas D. Mateos, a historic estate in Rioja Oriental with viticultural roots dating back to 1886, this wine represents the family's premium, limited-edition collection. Under the guidance of owner and winemaker Mateo Ruiz Moreno, the winery focuses on preserving local heritage and exploring unique clonal selections. Sourced from the slopes of Monte Yerga, this bottling highlights the rare Tempranillo Blanco grape, a natural genetic mutation discovered in Rioja in 1988, offering a distinctive and highly expressive white wine style.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Tempranillo Blanco is a rare, natural genetic mutation of the red Tempranillo grape, discovered in a single Rioja vineyard in 1988.
Fact 02
The wine is aged in a unique combination of French Allier and Vosges oak alongside American Ohio oak barrels.
Fact 03
The family's winemaking history began in 1886 when a young couple planted their first vines in the foothills of Monte Yerga.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process is designed to enhance the texture and complexity of the Tempranillo Blanco grape. After cold-settling, the must is fermented directly in new 225-liter oak barrels, utilizing a combination of French Allier, Vosges, and American Ohio oak. The wine is then aged for six months on its fine lees with weekly battonage (lees stirring), which builds mid-palate density, creaminess, and protects the wine from oxidation.
