Superieur Blanco
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years of vintage release to fully appreciate its vibrant fruit character and crisp acidity.
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Fresh seafood platters, grilled white fish, or traditional Spanish tapas such as garlic shrimp (gambas al ajillo).
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Hailing from the historic Marqués de Riscal, a producer legendary for pioneering modern winemaking in Spain, this Superieur Blanco represents the vibrant potential of Castilla y León's high-altitude terroirs. In the 1970s, Marqués de Riscal, guided by the renowned French enologist Émile Peynaud, revolutionized Spanish white wine production by introducing temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and championing the indigenous Verdejo grape. Grown on stony, gravel-rich soils under a harsh continental climate with dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, this white wine showcases a brilliant expression of freshness and minerality. It is typically crafted primarily from Verdejo, sometimes accented with Sauvignon Blanc, resulting in a wine defined by bright citrus, stone fruit, and delicate herbaceous undertones, finished with a crisp, refreshing acidity.
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Founded in 1858 by Guillermo Hurtado de Am zaga, Herederos del Marqu s de Riscal is one of the oldest and most pioneering wineries in Rioja, located in the historic town of Elciego. Renowned for introducing Bordeaux-style winemaking techniques to Spain, the estate pioneered the use of oak barrel aging in the region and later championed the Rueda DO for white wines. Today, the winery is celebrated for its iconic Frank Gehry-designed City of Wine and its exceptional portfolio, which ranges from traditional, structured Tempranillo-based Rioja Reservas to fresh, aromatic Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc whites.