Tempranillo Blanco Barrica - Bodegas D. Mateos

Tempranillo Blanco Barrica - Bodegas D. MateosAfter the first swirl, you can perceive an excellent balance in this white wine, as it neither appears watery nor syrup- or liqueur-like on the glass walls. On the nose, this Bodegas D. Mateos white wine reveals a variety of plum, guava, physalis, violet, and parfum rose notes. This Spanish wine impresses with its elegantly dry flavor profile. It was bottled with only 1.2 grams of residual sugar. As one might expect from a wine in this price range, this Spanish offering delights with its fine balance despite the dryness. Flavor naturally does not require residual sugar. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced white wine is wonderfully creamy and buttery. Its vital fruit acidity makes the Tempranillo Blanco Barrica feel impressively fresh and lively on the palate. The finish of this white wine from the La Rioja wine region is notably long. Once again, hints of lavender and mango are present. Vinification of the Tempranillo Blanco Barrica from Bodegas D. Mateos This white wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, namely Tempranillo Blanco. Only flawless grape material was harvested for this wonderfully balanced, single-varietal wine from Bodegas D. Mateos. The Tempranillo Blanco Barrica is unmistakably influenced by the climate and viticultural style of the Rioja DOCa. This Spanish wine can be aptly described as a wine of the Old World, presenting itself in an extraordinarily impressive manner. The grapes for this Spanish white wine are harvested exclusively by hand once optimal ripeness is assured. After harvest, the grapes are quickly transferred to the winery, sorted, and gently crushed. The fermentation then takes place in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. This is followed by a six-month maturation in oak barrels made of chestnut. Food pairing recommendation for the Tempranillo Blanco Barrica from Bodegas D. Mateos Enjoy this Spanish white wine ideally chilled to 11 – 13°C as a companion to coconut-lime fish curry, fried trout with ginger-pear, or spaghetti with yogurt-mint pesto.