In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, fennel, lemon, saline
Palate: citrus, saline lift, fresh herb, fresh close
Indigenous-trio blend from Baix Penedes pioneer Jane Ventura at El Vendrell. Sea-influenced fresh Penedes white.
What it pairs with
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Esqueixada salt cod salad
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Catalan raw-cured cod meets indigenous-blend's saline-mineral drive. -
Grilled prawns
Saline shellfish and citrus-lifted blend are a casual classic. -
Seafood paella
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Saffron-rice seafood and bright Baix Penedes white keep the meal fresh. -
Fresh oysters
Saline shellfish and the wine's saline lift lock together.
History
Indigenous-trio blend from Baix Penedes pioneer Jane Ventura, the family wine business at El Vendrell since 1914.
- 1914 — Jane Ventura family wine business founded
- 1995 — First Mareny Blanc release
Facts
- Producer
- Jane Ventura
- Grapes
- Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- Stainless steel, on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 10 to 16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Mareny Blanc
What does Mareny Blanc taste like?
Yellow apple, fennel, lemon and saline on the nose; citrus, saline lift, fresh herb and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Mareny Blanc?
Drink 1 to 4 years from vintage. Best young as a casual tapas pour.
Is Mareny Blanc vegan?
Yes. Jane Ventura uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Mareny Blanc?
Esqueixada salt cod salad is the canonical Catalan pairing. Grilled prawns, seafood paella, and fresh oysters are equally strong.
What grapes are in Mareny Blanc?
Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada indigenous trio from CCPAE-organic estate vineyards.