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Our Take: Fidel Blanco 2020 is a lovely, textured white with plenty going on, from ripe peach, yellow apple and quince to baked bread, beeswax and a little smoke. It has real weight on the palate, with a rounded, almost waxy feel, but the fruit stays fresh and there’s a nice savory edge of herbs and spice. A touch of oak comes through, adding depth without taking over. It finishes long, with citrus peel and a subtle mineral note. This is a more serious, food-friendly style of white Rioja, with enough richness to be satisfying and enough freshness to keep you reaching for another glass.

Tierra: This is a pago wine coming from one of our oldest plot we have in the area of “Revilla” which was planted in 1925 with 7 different White grapes. Harvested by hand and collection in 14kgs plastic-crates.

Winemaking: Grapes are brought to the winery in small crates, sorted and destemmed prior to fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Moved to 225 liter barrels made with American oak staves and French oak heads for four months. Daily bâtonnage on lees adds great structure and complexity.

Varietals: 20% Garnacha Blanca, 20% Viura, 20% Malvasía, 40% Otras.