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In the glass
Aroma: white fruit, tropical fruit, citrus, floral, toast, spice
Palate: refreshing, flavourful, structured, white flowers
Izadi's blend of Rioja's local white grapes from old vineyards in Villabuena and Samaniego: lemon yellow with green tones, tropical and citrus fruit with toasty depth.
What it pairs with
- Grilled hake Structure and citrus suit firm white fish.More wines for fish →
- Roast chicken Toasty notes match roast skin.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Mushroom croquetas Weight and freshness suit fried, creamy croquetas.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
How to serve Izadi Seleccion Blanco
Allow 10 minutes from open to pour.
- Open the bottle. Chill and open; no decanting is needed.
- Serve cool. A cool serve keeps the freshness.
- Glassware. A white-wine glass with a generous bowl.
- Pair with the food. Grilled hake, Roast chicken, Mushroom croquetas. Firm white fish and roast poultry suit the structured style.
History
Izadi recovered Rioja's local white grape varieties for this wine, using old vineyards in Villabuena and Samaniego planted around 1960 and goblet-trained, plus recovered native-variety vineyards.
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Izadi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Viura (55%), Maturana Blanca (14%), Tempranillo Blanco (7%), Garnacha Blanca (12%), Turruntes (7%), Malvasia (5%)
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja
- Oak
- Fermented in stainless steel with a share in 500-litre French oak vats
Frequently asked about Izadi Seleccion Blanco
What does Izadi Seleccion Blanco taste like?
On the nose, white fruit, tropical fruit, citrus, floral, toast, spice. On the palate, refreshing, flavourful, structured, white flowers. Izadi's blend of Rioja's local white grapes from old vineyards in Villabuena and Samaniego: lemon yellow with green tones, tropical and citrus fruit with toasty depth.
When should I drink Izadi Seleccion Blanco?
Izadi gives no drinking window for Seleccion Blanco.
What food pairs with Izadi Seleccion Blanco?
Grilled hake is the first match to try, with Roast chicken and Mushroom croquetas close behind. Structure and citrus suit firm white fish.
What grapes are in Izadi Seleccion Blanco?
The blend is 55% Viura, 14% Maturana Blanca, 12% Garnacha Blanca, 7% Tempranillo Blanco, 7% Turruntes and 5% Malvasia.
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