In the glass
Aroma: white peach, citrus, beeswax, fennel, mineral
Palate: stone fruit, citrus, creamy texture, saline
A barrel-fermented white from Viura and Malvasia: textured, savoury and mineral, a serious gastronomic white Rioja.
What it pairs with
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Bacalao al pil pil
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Salt cod's emulsified oil meets the creamy texture. -
Kokotxas de merluza
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Hake cheeks in pil pil echo the saline richness. -
Roast hake
Oven hake handles the barrel-fermented depth.
How to serve Allende Blanco
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. Bacalao al pil pil, Kokotxas de merluza, Roast hake. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Allende Blanco is the estate's barrel-fermented white from Viura and Malvasia.
- 1998 — Allende Blanco introduced
Facts
- Producer
- Finca Allende
- Grapes
- Viura (85%), Malvasia Riojana (15%)
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja
- Oak
- Fermented and aged in French oak with lees work
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 20 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Scores
- Tim Atkin 92 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Allende Blanco
What does Allende Blanco taste like?
On the nose, white peach, citrus, beeswax, fennel, mineral. On the palate, stone fruit, citrus, creamy texture, saline. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A barrel-fermented white from Viura and Malvasia: textured, savoury and mineral, a serious gastronomic white Rioja.
When should I drink Allende Blanco?
Drink 4 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Allende Blanco?
Bacalao al pil pil is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Kokotxas de merluza and Roast hake. Salt cod's emulsified oil meets the creamy texture.
Is Allende Blanco 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 Allende Blanco?
The blend is Viura (85%), Malvasia Riojana (15%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.