Queirón Mi Lugar Tempranillo Blanco 2021 DOCa White Wine

Discover the exquisite Bodegas Ontañón Queirón Mi Lugar Tempranillo Blanco 2021 D.O. Queirón, a truly unique white wine from Rioja.

It presents a clear straw-yellow color with golden iridescence. The nose is remarkably elegant and complex, offering intense aromas of white blossoms, fennel, and thyme. A strong presence of honeyed fruit nuances emerges, featuring apricot, peach, and plums. Delve deeper to find an intenser aromatic layer of pineapple and passion fruit, alongside subtle hints of pastry, almonds, and even toasted bread. A third aromatic level reveals intriguing notes of clove and tobacco. On the palate, this wine is exceptionally well-balanced with fine tannins and acidity, showcasing a vibrant body with significant volume. The soft tannins lead to a pleasant finish with a retro-nasal phase bursting with honeyed fruit and tertiary notes of clove and tobacco.

This wine is ideal with heartier fish dishes, chicken, and turkey. Sourced from 100% Tempranillo Blanco grapes from the Finca El Aniceto vineyard at 640 meters altitude, it represents a natural mutation unique to Rioja. It is aged for 6 months, with 85% in 500-liter French oak barrels (on fine lees with stirring) and 15% in amphorae.