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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Grilled razor clams with alioli Saline mineral and lemon notes complement the shellfish; alioli bridges to the wine's texture.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Bacalao a la llauna (baked salt cod) The wine's preserved-fruit and almond register matches the umami depth of cured fish.More wines for cod →
- White asparagus with romesco Bitter herbaceous asparagus and hazelnut sauce echo the wine's savoury, nutty depth.More wines for vegetables and salads →
How to serve Coma Blanca
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 razor clams with alioli, Bacalao a la llauna (baked salt cod), White asparagus with romesco. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Coma Blanca was introduced by Nin-Ortiz to explore the white wine potential of DOQ Priorat, drawing on Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo vines in Porrera with the same minimal-intervention philosophy as the estate red.
- 2007First Coma Blanca vintage produced as the estate's white wine expression
Facts
- Producer
- Nin-Ortiz · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- Aged in used oak barrique and amphora
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €28-45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Coma Blanca
What does Coma Blanca taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish.
When should I drink Coma Blanca?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Coma Blanca?
Grilled razor clams with alioli is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bacalao a la llauna (baked salt cod) and White asparagus with romesco. Saline mineral and lemon notes complement the shellfish; alioli bridges to the wine's texture.
What grapes are in Coma Blanca?
The blend is Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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