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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2021: best 2023 to 2029.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Atkin reviewed 2022 | 2021 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lime, white flower, fennel, mineral
Palate: citrus, green apple, saline, racy
A rare varietal from Rioja's recovered Maturana Blanca: zesty, mineral and racy, a distinctive modern white from the family that revived the grape.
What it pairs with
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Anchoa fresca
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Marinated anchovy and the racy white are a Cantabrian natural. -
Gilda pintxo
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The salty skewer sharpens the wine's citrus bite. -
Grilled white fish
Simple grilled fish meets the zesty, saline frame.
How to serve Inspiracion Valdemar Maturana Blanca
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Anchoa fresca, Gilda pintxo, Grilled white fish. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Valdemar pioneered the revival of Maturana Blanca, one of Rioja's rarest white grapes.
- 2008: Varietal Maturana Blanca released
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Valdemar · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Maturana Blanca (100%)
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja
- Oak
- Brief French oak ageing
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Inspiracion Valdemar Maturana Blanca
What does Inspiracion Valdemar Maturana Blanca taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lime, white flower, fennel, mineral. On the palate, citrus, green apple, saline, racy. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A rare varietal from Rioja's recovered Maturana Blanca: zesty, mineral and racy, a distinctive modern white from the family that revived the grape.
When should I drink Inspiracion Valdemar Maturana Blanca?
Drink 2 to 8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Inspiracion Valdemar Maturana Blanca?
Anchoa fresca is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Gilda pintxo and Grilled white fish. Marinated anchovy and the racy white are a Cantabrian natural.
Is Inspiracion Valdemar Maturana Blanca vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Inspiracion Valdemar Maturana Blanca?
The blend is Maturana Blanca (100%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.
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