Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $148.81Original CHF 123.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Blend of many different white grape varieties
Region Rioja
Soil Limestone and calcareous clay with exposed bedrock
Vineyard Yield 12.2 hL/ha
Sites Doroño, Villaescusa, S. Esteban, Cerraja, Valderemelluri, S. Cristóbal, Canales, Uzmendi, Transistor, Tabiques, Cerraja
Vine Age Vines planted between 1989 and 2012
Fermentation Vessels Barrels, foudres, and cement vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Blanco is assembled from 8.66 ha of single plots at 605–805 m. Plots are fermented and aged separately; maturation comprises 12 months in barrels, foudres and 1,200 L cement eggs, followed after blending by eight months in large neutral cask. Farming is regenerative and certified organic, with biodynamic practice; green harvesting is done by hand, and soil management uses green covers and horses.
Certifications ENEEK
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Blend of many different white grape varieties
Drinking Window Expected to improve in bottle for a decade or more
Region Rioja
Soil Limestone and calcareous clay with exposed bedrock
Vineyard Yield 12.2 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Harvest started 2021-09-24 and lasted until 2021-11-11
Sites Doroño, Villaescusa, S. Esteban, Cerraja, Valderemelluri, S. Cristóbal, Canales, Uzmendi, Transistor, Tabiques, Cerraja
Vine Age Vines planted between 1989 and 2012
Fermentation Vessels Cement vats, wooden barrels, and foudres
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date 7 May 2023
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 12,930 bottles
Bottles12,930
Magnums267
Production Details Blanco is assembled from 8.66 ha of single plots at 605–805 m. Plots were vinified and aged separately; maturation comprised 12 months in barrels, foudres and 1,200 L cement eggs, then another eight months in large neutral cask after blending. Farming was regenerative, certified organic and practicing biodynamic.
Certifications ENEEK Basque Organic Regulatory Council
Tasting Notes Ideal ripeness; elegant, balanced palate; exceptional fruit clarity
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Blend of many different white grape varieties
Region Rioja
Soil Limestone and calcareous clay with exposed bedrock
Orientation South-Facing
Sites Doroño, Villaescusa, S. Esteban, Cerraja, Valderremelluri, San Cristóbal, Canales, Uzmendi, Transistor, Tabiques, and Cerraja
Vine Age Vines planted between 1989 and 2012
Fermentation Vessels New and used French wooden barrels, used foudres, and cement tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Fruit came from sites at 605–805 m. Individual bunches were selected and handpicked in small crates, then whole bunches were crushed. Plots were kept separate through spontaneous fermentation in new and used French barrels, used foudres and cement tanks. The separate lots aged for 12 months in barrels, foudres and 1,200 L cement eggs; after blending, the wine aged a further eight months in neutral oak barrels. Farming was certified organic and practicing biodynamic.
Certifications ENEEK Basque Organic Regulatory Council
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $148.81Original CHF 123.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Carretera Rivas de Tereso, s/n, 01330 Labastida/Bastida, Álava, Spain
Phone
+34 945 331 801
Email
Owner
Rodríguez Family (Telmo and Amaia Rodríguez)
Cellarmaster
Telmo Rodríguez