Rioja Blanco (Spain)
White Rioja is made from minimum 51% Viura grapes.
Rioja Blanco is produced in different styles: Unoaked and Oaked.
This card describes Unoaked Rioja Blanco.
Typical Flavors
 Lime |
 Apple |
 Peach |
 Passion |
 Herbs |
 Currant |
 Gras |
 Pepper |
Lime, Green Apple, White Peach, and Passion Fruit are typical Rioja Blanco flavors.
Delicate Herbal notes of Blackcurrant Leaves. Fresh-Cut Grass, and Pepper.
Profile
A fresh and young Rioja Blanco is much like a Sauvignon Blanc:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Medium | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Salads |
 Tapas |
 Seafood |
 Carcuterie |
 Fish |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Rioja Blanco is very food friendly.
Spanish. Italian. International. Asian. Mexcican. Vegetarian.
Pairing Suggestions
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.
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The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
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 Blanco DOCa
Rioja Blanco wines are a blend of various grapes.
White Rioja is made from minimum 51% Viura grapes.
Pluss a combination of any of the grapes Malvasía de Rioja, Garnacha Blanca, Tempranillo Blanco, Maturana Blanca, Turruntés de Rioja, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Verdejo.
| DOCa | Denominación de Origen Calificada |
|---|---|
| Rioja Blanco | Joven (Young). Unoaked. |
| Crianza | Minimum 12 months aging. 6 months in Oak. |
| Reserva | Minimum 24 months aging. 6 months in Oak. |
| Gran Reserva | Minimum 48 months aging. 6 months in Oak. |
Wine Region Rioja
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Rioja is a famous wine region in the north-central part of Spain.
The region is best known for the Red Rioja Wine: a blend of the "Grape of Spain" Tempranillo, along with other fruity additives like Garancha, Mazuelo, and Graciano.