V.L.A.V. Vino Blanco 2022

Wine Description for V.L.A.V. Vino Blanco 2022 by Tentenublo

Colour & Appearance

Luminous pale gold in the glass, clear and brilliant – a visual promise of freshness and vitality.

Nose

Restrained elegance rather than ostentation: the bouquet unfolds a subtle array of fresh herbs and dried mountain herbs, underpinned by a cool, stony minerality. Not an opulent fruit bomb, but a wine that invites contemplation – precisely as great Rioja white wines should be.

Palate

Here the true class reveals itself: mineral grip dominates, paired with impressive clarity and a juiciness that enlivens the palate. Fine, subtle tannins – likely from light skin contact – lend structure and texture. The saline note that runs through the entire progression makes this wine positively addictive. This is new Spain: less fruit, more terroir, more character.

Finish

Long, saline-mineral and with persistent freshness. The herbal bitterness lingers and leaves you craving the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

Roberto Olivans‘ vines in Rioja Alavesa are between 45 and 65 years old and stand in traditional field blends – an old practice that is rare today. This diversity within the parcel brings complexity to the glass that no monoculture could achieve.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A cuvée of Viura, Calagraño, Malvasia Riojana and Garnacha Blanca – autochthonous varieties that reveal the true face of the region. Fermentation and eight weeks of yeast ageing in a combination of wooden barrels and concrete tanks give the wine its characteristic balance between structure and freshness.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A versatile companion: perfect with grilled fish, seafood, herb risotto, roasted chicken or goat’s cheese. The saline minerality also harmonises beautifully with sushi or ceviche.

Special Features

This wine represents the renaissance of Rioja white wines – a counterpoint to fruit-driven standard wines. Tentenublo proves that Spain has more to offer than Tempranillo. A wine with soul, provenance and drinkability. Simply magnificent.