About this wine
Roda I Blanco is Bodegas Roda's first white wine, born after years of testing on old Viura, Garnacha Blanca, and Malvasía vineyards planted on the higher, poorer slopes around the winery — sites less suited to Tempranillo. Grapes undergo maceration in French oak vats, then ferment in the same vats and in French oak bocoyes, aging around 18 months in oak followed by further bottle aging before release. The result is an original, gastronomic white with grapefruit, quince, white peach, elderflower, and a rhubarb-like vegetal edge, framed by enveloping texture, vibrant acidity, and limestone minerality.
A rare, age-worthy oak-aged white for those ready to explore beyond Rioja's famous reds — best enjoyed with food rather than on its own.
Sommelier's Note
"Roda I Blanco proves Rioja's terroir extends far beyond Tempranillo — a rare, age-worthy oak-aged white with real gastronomic ambition."
Food Pairings
Excellent with grilled white fish, shellfish, and dishes with citrus or herbal accents; its texture and acidity also stand up to richer white-meat preparations.
When to drink it
Fine dining occasions, seafood-focused menus, and pairing dinners exploring Rioja beyond red wine.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Viura, Malvasía de Rioja, Garnacha Blanca
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- ¥15,000-18,000
Terroir & Winemaking
Maceration in French oak vats followed by fermentation in the same vats and in French oak bocoyes; aged approximately 18 months in oak plus further bottle aging before release. Fruit from old vines on poor, eroded, high-altitude soils.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in Roda I Blanco?
- It is made primarily from old-vine Viura, with small proportions of Malvasía de Rioja and Garnacha Blanca.
- What does Roda I Blanco taste like?
- It shows grapefruit, quince, white peach, and elderflower aromas with a rhubarb-like vegetal edge, an enveloping texture, vibrant acidity, and limestone minerality.
- What food pairs well with Roda I Blanco?
- It pairs beautifully with grilled white fish, shellfish, and dishes with citrus or herbal accents.
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