Rioja White Blend is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Rioja, Spain.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to green apple, melon, stone fruit, honeysuckle, citrus and freshly cut grass.
In the cellar it meets stainless steel.
It is planted most seriously in Rioja.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, varied vigour and a preference for moderate.
It blends readily with Viura, Malvasia Riojana, Garnacha Blanca and Verdejo.
On other labels it goes by Rioja Blanco.
At the table it suits spanish tortilla, basque baked spider crab (txangurro al horno) and grilled garlic chicken with figs and tahini sauce.
Best drunk young.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Rioja Blanco.
Bottles to look for.
- Alonso & Pedrajo 'Suane' Blanco Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Baron de Ley 3 Vinas Blanco Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Baron de Ley Blanco Semi Dulce, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodega Abel Mendoza 5 V Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Contador - Benjamin Romeo 'Predicador' Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Contador - Benjamin Romeo 'Que Bonito Cacareaba', Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Franco-Espanolas Diamante Semi-Dulce, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Montecillo 'Vina Monty' Viura - Tempranillo Blanco Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Rioja White Blend: common questions
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Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.