Cards of Wine

White Rioja (Spain)

White Rioja is produced with different styles:
Crisp Unoaked
Lightly Oaked
Heavily Oaked

Profile

A fresh unoaked White Rioja tastes much like a Sauvignon Blanc:

Body
Sweetness
Fruit
Acidity

Flavors

Lime.
Green Apple. White Peach. Passion Fruit.
Blackcurrant Leaves. Herbs. Fresh-Cut Grass. Pepper.

Food Pairing Unoaked

Unoaked: Garlic Prawns. Shellfish. Aioli.
Grilled Fish. Grilled Squid. Gazpacho.

Oaked: Tortilla with Eggs. Serrano Ham. Savoury Paella.
Rich Fish. Poultry. Pork.

Serving temperatures:
8-10°C (46-50°F)