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2021 Tentenublo Blanco Rioja

 
 
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2021 Tentenublo Blanco Rioja

Varietal: Malvasia 20%, Garnache blanca 10%, Jaen Blanca 30% and Viura 40%.
Region: Rioja, Alavesa, Vinaspre.
Vineyard: EI Pedron, La Entrada, Castillejo, EI chorro and La Quemade.
Owned Vineyards with organic farming, worked with minimal intervention and sustainable viticuture.
Vine Age: 45 & 60 years old
Soil: Calcareous marl soils on erode slope, others shallow soils with low intensity marl near surface.
Harvest: 100% manual in 20kg boxes, Sept.27th to October 1st.
Barrel: concrete tanks
Alcohol: 13.5%     
Bottled: August 2022
Output: 5,468 bottles
Winemakers Comments: gentle, low yield pressing with a manual basket press. Fermentation with natural yeasts in concrete tank. Aged on the lees for eight months. No malolactic.
Color :.light yellow
Style/Palate: Elegant and fatty on the palate, with good volume and a touch of acidity. Mineral and tasty finish.
Aormas: Aromatically, stone fruit and flowers stand out.
Food Pairing : rice, fish and shellfish
Drinkable Period :2022 - 2027
Expert Comment : Fruit driven but with a spicy twist. It is young and tender, with good volume and freshness, moderate alcohol and ripeness. Very tasty and floral. – Wine Advocate on Vintage 2020.
Awards/Score: Wine Advocate 92 points– Vintage 2020
Remarks: The amusing illustration that appears on its label expresses the meaning of its name: ‘tentenublo’ was a ringing of bells that was formerly used in some regions of Spain to ward off the hail storms that are so damaging to the vineyards.