Bodegas Ontanon, Rioja Blanco 2023

Bodegas Ontanon, Rioja Blanco 2023Produced solely from Viura grapes grown in the Siete Caminos vineyard, on south east facing slopes. This wine is aged according to the typical white Rioja method: 4 months in American oak followed by 6 months in bottle prior to release. Opulent aromas of pear and jasmine, with tropical notes and well integrated but obvious oak. The palate is poised with vanilla oak characters, but left fresh by balancing acidity. Flavours of pineapple, crisp lemon,

This is not your typical rich and silky Malbec but one that has a little bit more structure and minerality

Jean-Luc manages his domaine sustainably and works according to the principles of Terra Vitis

at the top of the slopes just above Domaine de la Motte's Chablis classified plots and so achieve good ripeness

strawberries aromas lead to a palate packed full of creamy red fruit flavours balanced with a bright

7-hectare property is superbly situated on the plateau

The Allegrini family estate covers 120 hectares of vineyard in the heart of Valpolicella Classico

The finish is long

No bâtonnage and no racking until bottling

Aspiring to produce the finest quality English wine

with good body and some chalky textural elements coming through

Sauvignon Blanc and Gros Manseng

Alberto was taken aback by its beauty