2023 Remelluri Blanco

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Remelluri is one of the most terroir-driven estates in Rioja and is led by Telmo Rodríguez and Pablo Eguzkiza. Their approach focuses on origin and historical identity, with a clear focus on vineyards around Labastida. The wines are made with great attention to detail and respect for old techniques, but with modern precision. Remelluri's white wine has become one of the most complex and characterful interpretations of Rioja Blanco. You can find more information about this winery in the Winery tab.

Origin and terroir

The 2023 Remelluri Blanco comes from vineyards at an altitude of 605 to 805 meters in the Sierra de Toloño. This altitude ensures cool nights and helps to retain freshness, even in warm years. The calcareous soils provide tension and a distinct minerality. Despite the warm and dry growing season, the wine remains remarkably fresh and precise, with a light saline note typical of this terroir.

Grapes and vineyard management

The wine is a field blend of various white grape varieties from old vineyards around Labastida. This diversity ensures complexity and layering. Each plot is treated and vinified separately, allowing the final blend to display a broad spectrum of aromas and structures. The result is a wine that possesses both depth and refinement, clearly distinguishing itself within Rioja.

Vinification and aging

The different grapes are fermented separately and subsequently aged for approximately a year in used barriques, foudres, and concrete eggs. This combination provides structure without dominating the fruit. The wine undergoes sur lie aging, which results in a light creaminess and added complexity. However, the style remains crisp and precise, with a clear focus on the balance between texture and freshness.

Color, smell and taste

The wine has a bright golden-yellow color. The aroma reveals notes of fennel, anise, and white flowers, complemented by ripe fruit and subtle spiciness. On the palate, the wine is layered and precise, with fresh acidity and a chalky structure. The texture is slightly creamy but is kept in balance by a distinct tension. The finish is long and refined, with a light briny and mineral touch.

Style and character

The style of this wine combines power with finesse and possesses a distinct mountainous elegance. It feels both broad and precise, with a beautiful balance between ripeness and freshness. International wine critics, including Luis Gutiérrez of The Wine Advocate and Joaquín Hidalgo of Vinous, emphasize precisely this combination of refinement, tension, and layering. The wine has something of a great white Burgundy, but with its own, more mineral and slightly briny profile.

Volume

The 2023 vintage was warm and dry, but yielded surprisingly fresh wines in the higher-altitude vineyards. The balance between ripeness and acidity has been well preserved here. With ratings of 97 points by The Wine Advocate and 95 points by Vinous, this wine belongs to the absolute top of white Rioja. The wine has a drinking window starting around 2026 and will continue to develop and gain complexity in the coming years.

Pick up in Dordrecht?

If available, you will find the official factsheet and additional information about this fine wine in the 'Attachments' tab. We will automatically send these to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, almost next to the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address.