Bodega Alegre Valganon Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2021 Case (6x750ml) Hirsch Vineyards 000 bottles produced

000 bottles produced

and a rather mineral finish

dramatically sweeping wine that will leave readers week at the knees

accompanied by subtle notes that remind of vanilla

Bodega Alegre Valganon Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2021 Case (6x750ml) Hirsch Vineyards 000 bottles producedThe 2021 Blanco was produced with a blend of 85% Viura, 10% Garnacha Blanca and 5% Maturana Blanca and has 12. 9% alcohol and a pH of 3. 18. It fermented with natural yeasts and some skin maceration and 50% malolactic. It matured in concrete, foudre and 500 liter barrels, working the lees daily at first and then every week after Christmas. It's fresh and has an exotic twist; it's tasty, with an almost salty touch on the finish, quite light. 92 Pts