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Vina Ane Centenaria Blanco 2021
Rioja, SpainAttention, wine freaks. Centenaria is a white Rioja certified under the Rioja Qualified Denomination of Origin by the husband and wife team of Eduardo Monge and Lorena Garbati at the family-run bodega, Bodegas del Monge Garbati. This wine is made with nine grape varieties in Rioja Alta, which belongs to a unique vineyard that is one hundred years old. The blend is a tour of white grapes, including 40% viura, 25% malvasía, 7% chardonnay, 7% sauvignon blanc, 5% turruntés, 4% garnacha blanca, 4% verdejo, 4% tempranillo blanco and 4% maturana, all grown over clay and calcareous soils. Post ferment it spends a short four months in a mix of French, Hungarian, and American oak barrels. Expect a pale yellow colour with slightly deeper hues at the edge. The nose is bright with a blend of florals, citrus, and fresh baked pie crust. There are more stone and mineral undertones on the palate, with a bit of citrus, a slippery, silky texture, and a salty saline finish. The locals suggest this intriguing wine be served with a mushroom or asparagus risotto. In 2020, Centenaria Blanco was voted the white wine of the year in Rioja, and we can see why.Tasted: 14 November 2024Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $44.99 | 750ml | speculative listing - Grape by Grape |
Blend: Vihura - Malvasía - Chardonnay - Sauvignon - Turruntes - Garnacha - Verdejo - Tempranillo B - Maturana BlancaCSPC: 99802UPC: 8437013871044