Izadi, Rioja `Selección` Blanco

Country: Spain Region: Rioja

Varietal: 60% Viura10% Grenache Blanc 10% Maturana Blanc 10% Tempranillo Blanco 5% Turruntés 5% Malvasia

Vintage: 2021 Colour: White Style: Dry

Producer: Izadi

Description:

Izadi is based in Villabuena in Rioja Alavesa, the highest part of
Rioja. The hillside winery (whose precipitous slope allows for gravity
assisted production) was founded in 1987 by Gonzalo Antón as a
modern breakaway from the traditional style of wine produced by
other members of his family. As his son Lalo, who now runs the
estate, says: "the whole concept of Izadi really started around
wanting to produce wine to satisfy the needs of our friends over a
meal". Izadi produces modern, international wines that are true to
their roots and a natural expression of the area.

2021 was described as an ''almost perfect'' viticultural year, with a
warm, dry summer, without any extreme heat. Rains in September
helped bring the grapes to perfect ripeness.

Tasting Note:

Lemon yellow in colour with bright, green tones. Succulent white
and tropical fruit, citrus, floral notes, are complemented by deep,
toasty and spicy aromas. On the palate, this wine is refreshing and
well structured, with citrus and white fruit notes dominating,
followed by a lightly toasted finish.

Food Matches: Aperitif / Seafood / Shellfish