In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled prawns with garlic
Fresh shellfish and garlic pair with the wine's citrus and mineral freshness. -
Light tapas and olives
Classic Spanish appetisers suit this fresh, easygoing cooperative white. -
Ceviche with lime and coriander
Citrus-cured fish echoes the wine's fresh acidity and light mineral notes.
How to serve Etim Blanc
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. Grilled prawns with garlic, Light tapas and olives, Ceviche with lime and coriander. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Etim Blanc was added to the Cooperativa Falset Marca's Etim range to offer an accessible white expression from DO Montsant, drawing on Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo from the cooperative's member-grower parcels.
- 2004 — Etim Blanc first released as cooperative white expression
Facts
- Producer
- Cooperativa Falset Marca (Etim)
- Grapes
- Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo
- Classification
- DO Montsant
- Oak
- Unoaked; stainless steel fermentation
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €8-12 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Etim Blanc
What does Etim Blanc taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Etim Blanc?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Etim Blanc?
Grilled prawns with garlic is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light tapas and olives and Ceviche with lime and coriander. Fresh shellfish and garlic pair with the wine's citrus and mineral freshness.
What grapes are in Etim Blanc?
The blend is Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo. The wine is classified as DO Montsant.