Betolaza, Blanco, Rioja, Alta, Spain 2023

92
Tasted by: Beth Willard
(at Rioja, 07 Mar 2025)
Drinking Window: 2025 - 2028
There is a certain sherry-like character to this wine with a touch of chamomile, dried flowers and bitter almond. It gives the impression of being produced under flor (although it wasn't) which results in an interesting texture with delicate honey notes and a stony, almost grippy finish.
Betolaza, Blanco, Rioja, Alta, Spain 2023
Producer
Betolaza
Brand
Blanco
Vintage
2023
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
Spain
Region
Northern Spain
Appellation
Rioja
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
13.50%
Body
Medium
Grapes
5% Malvasia
80% Viura
15% Garnacha Blanca