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Ontanon Tempranillo Blanco 70cl
Ontanon Tempranillo Blanco 70cl
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This is a natural mutation of the red Tempranillo grape - and only a handful of growers in Rioja have Tempranillo Blanco vines. Bodegas Ontañón saw its potential back in 2010 and planted 15 hectares - releasing the first vintage in 2016.
Production
In 1988, a Rioja winemaker found a bunch of white grapes growing amongst the Tempranillo vines in his Murillo de Rio Leza estate in Rioja Baja. After several years of investigation, the Consejo Regulador of Rioja accepted that this was a natural mutation of the usually red Tempranillo grape and approved it as a variety to be grown DOCa Rioja. It is thought that just one generation separates the white and red versions of the grape - similar to white mutations of both Pinot Noir and Garnacha. The grapes are sourced from vineyards at around 600m altitude and are harvested in early October - picked in the early morning and taken immediately to the winery. There they are slowly pressed to extract the must, and the seeds are separated from the must to maintain optimal aromas and flavours during the fermentation process. This occurs over a period of 14 days at controlled temperature. Following fermentation the juice spends 2 months on lees.
Tasting notes
Delicate citrus and stone fruit aromas, white flower and a hint of orange blossom. The palate has texture, minerality and balance with stone fruit and citrus characters, crisp acidity and an elegant, lengthy finish.
Food match
A good match for poultry, risotto and roasted vegetable dishes.
Decanter World Wine Awards 2019 BRONZE
Sommelier Wine Awards 2018 GOLD
Region; RIOJA, SPAIN
Winemaker; RUBÉN PÉREZ CUEVAS
RUBÉN PÉREZ CUEVAS
ABV 12.5%
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
Allergens; SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
Unit; Each
This is a natural mutation of the red Tempranillo grape - and only a handful of growers in Rioja have Tempranillo Blanco vines. Bodegas Ontañón saw its potential back in 2010 and planted 15 hectares - releasing the first vintage in 2016.
Production
In 1988, a Rioja winemaker found a bunch of white grapes growing amongst the Tempranillo vines in his Murillo de Rio Leza estate in Rioja Baja. After several years of investigation, the Consejo Regulador of Rioja accepted that this was a natural mutation of the usually red Tempranillo grape and approved it as a variety to be grown DOCa Rioja. It is thought that just one generation separates the white and red versions of the grape - similar to white mutations of both Pinot Noir and Garnacha. The grapes are sourced from vineyards at around 600m altitude and are harvested in early October - picked in the early morning and taken immediately to the winery. There they are slowly pressed to extract the must, and the seeds are separated from the must to maintain optimal aromas and flavours during the fermentation process. This occurs over a period of 14 days at controlled temperature. Following fermentation the juice spends 2 months on lees.
Tasting notes
Delicate citrus and stone fruit aromas, white flower and a hint of orange blossom. The palate has texture, minerality and balance with stone fruit and citrus characters, crisp acidity and an elegant, lengthy finish.
Food match
A good match for poultry, risotto and roasted vegetable dishes.
Decanter World Wine Awards 2019 BRONZE
Sommelier Wine Awards 2018 GOLD
Region; RIOJA, SPAIN
Winemaker; RUBÉN PÉREZ CUEVAS
RUBÉN PÉREZ CUEVAS
ABV 12.5%
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
Allergens; SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS