COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Viura, Garnacha Blanca, Malvasía, Tempranillo Blanco
PRODUCER
Villota (Viñas del Lentisco - Villota)
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Villota Blanco is an oak-aged white wine from DOCa Rioja, produced by Villota (Viñas del Lentisco - Villota). The 2021 vintage is a blend primarily of Viura, with smaller amounts of Garnacha Blanca, Malvasía, and Tempranillo Blanco. The grapes are sourced from the historic Finca San Rafael estate in Rioja Alavesa, owned by the Villota family since 1930. The family has a long-standing history in Rioja winemaking, having been key suppliers to renowned producers and co-founders of one of the region's first single-estate wineries. Their philosophy centers on expressing the unique character of their land through meticulous, low-intervention viticulture.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Villota was the top grape supplier for CVNE's Viña Real for decades.
Fact 02
The family co-founded Rioja's first single-estate winery, Viñedos del Contino.
Fact 03
Grapes come from vines planted between 1930 and 1990.
Fact 04
The estate is situated on three terraces sloping towards the Ebro River.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Villota Blanco is produced using low-intervention viticulture on the Villota family's historic Finca San Rafael estate. Grapes are meticulously sorted after a manual harvest. The must is fermented in stainless steel tanks, with malolactic fermentation avoided to maintain freshness. The primary Viura component is then aged for six months in French oak barriques and puncheons, with regular bâtonnage (lees stirring) to enhance complexity and texture. This process results in an oak-aged white wine that reflects the character of its origin.
