Rioja Blanco
A bright and floral white with pale yellow hues. Aromas of flowers and crisp fruit lead into a balanced palate of citrus and tropical notes, enriched by creamy texture and lively acidity.
| Producer | Bodegas Launa |
| Region | Rioja |
| Appellation | D.O.Ca. Rioja Alavesa |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape variety | 60% Viura & 40% Chardonnay |
| Type | White |
| Soil | Calcareous clay |
| Vineyard altitude | 690 m |
| Orientation | South-east facing |
| Farming | Sustainable |
| Vinification | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, then 6 months of work over its own lees. |
| Oak ageing | On lees, 6 mo |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Body | Medium |
| Acidity | High |
| Serving temperature | 9–11°C |
| Cellaring potential | 4–8 yrs |
| Production | 6,650 bottles |
In the glass.
A dry, hot vintage with severe drought stress in parts of Rioja Alavesa. Vines produced small, concentrated berries. Harvest was early, yielding structured, powerful wines with ripe fruit and slightly lower acidity.
At the table.
Tested at our own service — 48 pairings across 9 courses.
Roast chicken · Veal sweetbreads
Grilled (SMOKED) salmon · Raw fish tartare · Fish with beurre blanc · Sea bass in salt crust
Oysters · Garlic shrimp · Lobster · Langoustines · Crab · Mussels · Scallops · Shellfish tartare · Seafood platter · Razor clams
Seafood pasta · Gnocchi with sage butter
White or green asparagus · Pumpkin dishes · Beet carpaccio · Stuffed zucchini · Avocado & citrus salad · Grilled artichoke · Lentil-based dishes · Eggplant parmigiana · Truffle mashed potatoes
Deep-fried snacks · Spring rolls · Kibbeling · Shrimp croquettes · Dutch-style snack platter
Flammkuchen · Grilled cheese
Paella (seafood or mixed) · Gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp)
Salsa verde (herb sauce) · Mustard cream sauce · Ponzu sauce · Soy-ginger glaze · Satay (peanut) sauce · Curry sauce (mild or spicy) · Miso glaze · Anchovy butter · Saffron cream sauce · Yuzu kosho sauce · Hazelnut vinaigrette · Sage brown butter
Open 30 minutes before service. Decant for younger vintages. Avoid over-chilling — serve closer to the warmer end of the recommended range when paired with richer dishes.
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