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In the glass
Aroma: manzanilla, ripe pineapple, white truffle, almond, white pepper
Palate: unctuous, spice, toasted almond, ripe white fruit, lively acidity
A barrel-fermented Viura and Malvasia from the single El Regalo vineyard planted in 1936: manzanilla, pineapple and white truffle, unctuous but held by lively acidity.
What it pairs with
- Roast monkfish Weight and spice suit rich white fish.More wines for fish →
- Foie gras Unctuous texture meets richness; acidity cuts through.More wines for foie gras →
- Truffle risotto White truffle notes echo the earthy dish.More wines for risotto →
How to serve Izadi El Regalo Blanco
Allow 10 minutes from open to pour.
- Open the bottle. Chill and open; no decanting is needed.
- Serve cool. A little warmer than a fresh white lets the oak and spice show.
- Glassware. A white-wine glass with a generous bowl.
- Pair with the food. Roast monkfish, Foie gras, Truffle risotto. Rich fish, foie gras and truffle dishes suit the texture.
History
El Regalo is a 3.85-hectare single vineyard at Villabuena de Alava planted in 1936 and registered in 1940. The white is made from Viura and Malvasia grown on the head of the parcel, with whole-cluster pressing or static destemming.
- 1936El Regalo vineyard planted at Villabuena de Alava
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Izadi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Viura, Malvasia
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja
- Oak
- Fermented in French oak barrel, then eight months on fine lees in foudre and concrete
Frequently asked about Izadi El Regalo Blanco
What does Izadi El Regalo Blanco taste like?
On the nose, manzanilla, ripe pineapple, white truffle, almond, white pepper. On the palate, unctuous, spice, toasted almond, ripe white fruit, lively acidity. A barrel-fermented Viura and Malvasia from the single El Regalo vineyard planted in 1936: manzanilla, pineapple and white truffle, unctuous but held by lively acidity.
When should I drink Izadi El Regalo Blanco?
Izadi says the wine is excellent to enjoy now and has great cellaring potential; for the 2022 vintage it expects a brilliant maturity within the next 10 to 15 years.
What food pairs with Izadi El Regalo Blanco?
Roast monkfish is the first match to try, with Foie gras and Truffle risotto close behind. Weight and spice suit rich white fish.
What grapes are in Izadi El Regalo Blanco?
The wine is made from Viura and Malvasia; the producer gives no percentages.
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