Valenciso Blanco Rioja (Magnum) 2022

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Producer	Valenciso
Vintage	2022
Style	White
Region	Rioja
Bottle size	1500ml

About this wine

Valenciso Blanco is a rare and exceptional white Rioja from one of Rioja Alta's most respected boutique producers. Like all Valenciso wines, this has texture, poise, minerality, elegance, and structure — a beautifully crafted wine. Made from grapes sourced from 80-year-old vines planted on clay soils in the north of the Rioja Alta area, the outstanding geographic location has set this wine on course to be outstanding in quality. This magnum format (150cl) is perfect for special occasions and extended ageing. Why You'll Love It This is a rare white Rioja from Valenciso, a boutique producer known for its understated elegance and commitment to expressing pure varietal character without excess. White Rioja from 80-year-old vines is an exceptional rarity — the age of the vines, combined with the clay soils and outstanding geographic position in the north of Rioja Alta, creates a wine of remarkable concentration, minerality, and complexity. Valenciso's hallmark qualities of texture, poise, and structure are all present, making this a white wine that rewards patience and benefits from decanting. The magnum format enhances ageing potential and is ideal for sharing at special occasions. This is white Rioja at its most serious and compelling. Vineyard & Winemaking Produced by Valenciso in Rioja Alta, Spain. Grapes are sourced from 80-year-old vines planted on clay soils in the north of the Rioja Alta area. The outstanding geographic location and vine age create exceptional fruit concentration and natural minerality. A white wine that will benefit from decanting before serving. Tasting Notes Textured, poised, and mineral, with the elegance and structure that are hallmarks of Valenciso. The 80-year-old vines and clay soils of Rioja Alta contribute remarkable concentration and complexity. A white wine of genuine depth and character. Food Pairing Serve with hake, saffron and mustard mash. Also excellent with grilled turbot, lobster, roast chicken with cream sauces, and aged Manch