COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Viura, Tempranillo Blanco
PRODUCER
La Naldesa
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ponce de Albayda Blanco is a highly regarded white wine produced by La Naldesa, a brand under Bodegas Proelio (part of the Palacios Vinos de Finca group) in Nalda, La Rioja. Known in Spain as an exceptional value find, particularly within the Mercadona supermarket network, it showcases the potential of everyday white Rioja. The wine represents a modern approach to the region's white winemaking, combining traditional Viura with the rare, indigenous Tempranillo Blanco.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€4
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
9-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Tempranillo Blanco was discovered in 1988 as a single, naturally mutated albino shoot on a red Tempranillo vine in a Rioja vineyard.
Fact 02
Though widely distributed in Spanish supermarkets, it is highly praised by local sommeliers as a 'hidden gem' for its quality-to-price ratio.
Fact 03
The wine is produced by La Naldesa, a bottling brand of Bodegas Proelio, which is part of the prestigious Palacios Vinos de Finca group.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are sourced from vineyards in the Ebro Valley of La Rioja. Fermentation takes place under strict temperature control in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh, primary fruit characteristics and vibrant acidity of the varieties. While most batches are released young to emphasize freshness, some premium iterations undergo brief aging or partial barrel fermentation to add subtle texture and complexity.
