White Rioja is produced with different styles:
Crisp Unoaked, Lightly Oaked, Heavily Oaked.
This card describes Unoaked White Rioja
![]() Lime |
![]() Apple |
![]() Peach |
![]() Passion |
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![]() Currant |
![]() Gras |
![]() Pepper |
Lime, Green Apple, White Peach, and Passion Fruit are typical White Rioja flavors.
Delicate Herbal notes of Blackcurrant Leaves. Fresh-Cut Grass, and Pepper.
A fresh and young White Rioja is much like a Sauvignon Blanc:
SUGAR | Dry | ||
BODY | Medium | ||
FRUIT | Medium | ||
ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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![]() Salads |
![]() Tapas |
![]() Seafood |
![]() Carcuterie |
![]() Fish |
![]() Chicken |
![]() Pork |
![]() Veal |
White Rioja is very food friendly.
Spanish. Italian. International. Asian. Mexcican. Vegetarian.
Excellent Pairing:
Vinegar. Zesty Salads. Asparagus.
Tapas. Appetizers. Olives.
Seafood. Prawns. Shellfish.
Grilled Fish. Grilled Squid.
Garlic. Aioli. Garlic Prawns.
Salmon. Trout. Sushi. Sashimi.
Cheese:
Goat Cheese. Feta.
Spanish Specialities:
Gazpacho (Cold Vegetable Soup).
Fried Baby Squids.
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for dry white wines.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
Rioja is a famous wine region in the north-central part of Spain.
The region is best known for the red Rioja Wine.
Rioja is a blend of the indigenous grape of Spain, Tempranillo, along with other fruity additives like Garancha, Mazuelo, and Graciano.
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