RemelluriBlanco 2019

A taut and very mineral Rioja blanco that is so focused, with a bright streak of acidity ripping through the creamy, full-bodied palate. Subtle lemon zest, fine lees and wet stones on the palate. Delicate, transparent and tactile. A field blend of nine different varieties. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

No fewer than nine varieties, most of them planted in the higher part of Remelluri between 600 and 800 metres, make up the blend of this celebrated, innovative white. Fermented in a combination of foudres, eggs and barrels, it has pear, peach, citrus and aniseed flavours, honeysuckle and jasmine aromas, subtle spices and a herbal twist.

The white 2019 Blanco comes from a year that was marked by hail and frost in April and May, which resulted in a small crop that ripened early in a warm growing season. It fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured in used barriques, foudres and 1,200-liter concrete eggs. The wine is powerful at 14.4% alcohol but has good freshness showcased by a pH of 3.21. This is a very serious and complex white, with spice and smoke, balanced and harmonious, combining power with elegance. It's a little more fluid, with more finesse and delicacy, despite the fact that they had low yields and the wine has natural concentration. 8,766 bottles and 103 magnums were filled in May 2021.