Abel MendozaJarrarte Blanco Rioja 2022

Product code: 15365
£14.50 inc VAT
Spain
White Wine from
Rioja, Spain
Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Rioja
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Abel Mendoza
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Malvasia, Tempranillo, Torrontes, Viura
Grape: 70% Viura, 20% Malvasia, 10% (Torrontés, Tempranillo Blanco and Garnacha Blanca)
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Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Rioja
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Abel Mendoza
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Malvasia, Tempranillo, Torrontes, Viura
Grape: 70% Viura, 20% Malvasia, 10% (Torrontés, Tempranillo Blanco and Garnacha Blanca)

Product Notes

Abel Mendoza Jarrarte Blanco Rioja is a luxurious Spanish white wine originating from the prestigious Rioja region. Its palate is a delightful opulence of green apples, citrus notes and traces of herbs, complemented by subtle hints of mineral. This result is achieved through an expert blend of native grapes, nurtured amidst the striking terrains of Abel Mendoza's vineyards. It possesses a captivating gold hue, is well-rounded, with a pleasingly firm acidity. Maturation on lees ensures depth and intensity, yielding a finish that's impressively lengthy. A superb choice for wine enthusiasts who enjoy a complex and textured white Rioja.

Tasting Notes

This indigenous blend of Viura and Malvasía, with a proportionof Torrontés, Tempranillo Blanco and Garnacha Blanca, showcases the pure style that can be achieved in this wild, elevated part of Rioja. Immense charm on the nose, with fresh aromas of white peach and flowers; whilst the palate is crisp, with hintsof fennel and anise.

About the Winery

Abel Mendoza

Abel Mendoza Janguren and his wife, Maite Fernández, are the brainchild behind Abel Mendoza winery. Nestled in the heart of San Vicente de la Sonsierra in La Rioja, Spain this humble boutique winery is synonymous with authenticity and tradition.

Abel Mendoza winery is not vast in its acres, but this way, it can give its vineyards the undivided attention they rightfully deserve. It boasts single variety vineyards spanning 18 hectares, adorned with grapes varieties such as Tempranillo, Graciano, Malvasía, Viura, white and red Grenache. Even though their vineyard sizes might be small compared to others, they never fall short when it comes to producing top-quality wines.

What sets Abel Mendoza apart from rest is the belief that great wine is crafted in the vineyard, not the winery, this technique combined with organic methods of cultivation and a respect for the environment, produces wine that is pure expression of the terrain. These traditionalists use spontaneity and natural yeast for fermentation. The winery utilises both French and American oak barrels for ageing to impart a unique character to its wines.

Over the past twenty years; Abel Mendoza wines have been lauded for their elegant balance and complex notes, rivalling many well-known names in the industry. They have created a broad palette of wines which includes marvellous reds, a sublime white and a unique rosé evoking the soul of Rioja. This uncomplicated approach towards winemaking makes Abel Mendoza winery truly special.

However big or small, this couple's dedication to wine is the lifeblood of the winery. The unequaled mixture of tradition and innovation is truly the winery's trademark. With every sip of Abel Mendoza wine, drinkers get to taste the passion and heart that goes into each bottle.

https://www.abelmendoza.com

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