{"title":"Bodegas del Medievo","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"herrero-medievo-rioja-blanco-by-jan-smit","title":"Herrero Medievo Rioja Blanco by Jan Smit","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"v95dbn\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\"\u003eHerrero Medievo Rioja Blanco by Jan Smit 2025 Rioja, Spain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eHerrero Medievo Rioja Blanco by Jan Smit 2025 is a modern white Rioja made from Viura and Sauvignon Blanc, crafted with Bodegas del Medievo in Aldeanueva de Ebro. This wine was born from Jan Smit's love for Spain and white Rioja, featuring a style centered on freshness, citrus, gentle roundness, and accessible drinking pleasure. The combination of the classic Rioja grape Viura with the aromatic freshness of Sauvignon Blanc gives this white wine a contemporary character without losing its Rioja roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eThis white Rioja comes from Aldeanueva de Ebro, a wine village in Rioja Oriental where sun, altitude, and dry conditions play an important role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aldeanueva de Ebro is located in Rioja Oriental, within the DOCa Rioja. This part of Rioja is known for many hours of sunshine and dry conditions, allowing grapes to develop ripeness while the higher altitude helps preserve freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eWine region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rioja Blanco is produced within the same famous appellation as red Rioja, yet it reveals a completely different side of the region. White Rioja can be young, fresh, and fruity, but it can also acquire more structure and complexity through modern vinification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes grow in poor, mineral-rich soils with clay and limestone. This combination helps give the wine freshness, structure, and a slight roundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eClimate \u0026amp; Influences:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around Aldeanueva de Ebro, the vineyards stretch from the banks of the Ebro to higher slopes towards Monte Yerga. These differences in location allow for a staggered harvest and create space for grapes with both ripe fruit and fresh tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eThis white Rioja is made from Viura and Sauvignon Blanc, a combination that beautifully brings together the classic and the modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eViura – Rioja:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is Viura? Viura is the most important white grape of Rioja and is known for fresh citrus, mild white fruit, and an elegant structure. In this wine, Viura forms the base for the round, accessible side of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc – Rioja:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauvignon Blanc provides extra aromatic expression, lively citrus, and a fresher tension. This gives Herrero Medievo Rioja Blanco its modern, energetic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003eThe vinification is focused on fresh fruit aromas, purity, and a subtle extra roundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes are carefully harvested and gently pressed. This keeps the juice clean and well-protects the fresh aromas of Viura and Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The must is fermented under temperature control in stainless steel tanks. Stainless steel helps keep the citrus, freshness, and aromatic vitality crisp and pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of the wine is aged briefly in oak. This provides extra roundness and complexity without overpowering the fresh white Rioja style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3108\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 12.5% alcohol, this wine remains light-footed and fresh enough for aperitif moments, but with enough structure to also work well at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003eTasting notes and serving tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003eIn the glass, Herrero Medievo Rioja Blanco has a clear straw-yellow color with a subtle golden sheen. The nose opens with lively citrus, a light spiciness, and fresh white fruit. The palate is elegant and balanced, featuring fruitiness, structure, finesse, and a soft, rounded finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3559\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3453\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve this white Rioja at 10–12 °C, so that the citrus, fresh tension, and soft roundness come together beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3577\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect as an aperitif and delicious with grilled fish, shrimp, shellfish, fresh salads, light Mediterranean dishes, and grilled chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"r042r5\" data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"3774\"\u003eMore information about Bodegas del Medievo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"4262\"\u003eBodegas del Medievo is located in Aldeanueva de Ebro and originated from the collaboration of 4 wine-growing families and 2 oenologists. The house combines generations of vineyard knowledge with modern winemaking techniques, exactly the approach that fits this contemporary white Rioja. The name Herrero also gives the wine a personal nod: 'herrero' means blacksmith in Spanish, a subtle reference to Jan Smit and his long-cherished wish to build his own wine project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wijntransport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45207956684879,"sku":"6405\/25","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/VinoHerreroBlancoRiojabyJanSmit.webp?v=1778486222"}],"url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/collections\/wijnhuis-bodegas-del-medievo.oembed","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}