The Bodegas Ostatu Blanco 2016 Rioja comes from Rioja Alavesa, one of the three sub-regions of Rioja in Spain.
Most Riojas are red wines made with the Tempranillo grape, Rioja Blanco only makes up about 10% of the region’s production, which makes this wine a total gem!
Rioja
Blanco must be made with at least 51% Viura grapes, and this one is
made with a blend of that and Malvasia, making a light, refreshing and
dry wine with a nose and palate of citrus, and a long finish. Most Riojas are red wines made with the Tempranillo grape, Rioja Blanco only makes up about 10% of the region’s production, which makes this wine a total gem!
This wine comes from vineyards that are between 30 and 80 years old! Ostatu is a family owned winery in Samaniego that is over 200 years old.
Most of these wines are meant to be consumed young or fresh, but a small percentage are aged in oak and have more nutty and oaky flavors.
The Ostatu has not been aged and is meant to be enjoyed right away. Although, you could age it for 4-6 years.
It's available at Arrowine in Arlington and is a total steal at $16 a bottle.
Imported by DeMaison Selections, also the importer of the amazing Txakolina Rose I had in New Orleans, and based in Chapel Hill, NC, my hometown. Cheers!
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