Of course, the lion's share of the grape varieties planted remains red. This makes this El Pacto Rioja Bianco all the more special. White grape vines—you don't find many of those in Rioja vineyards. However, El Pacto, a winery founded by the powerhouse Vintae, does have its fair share of white grape vineyards. Near the village of San Vincente de la Sonsierra, in areas where the founder's ancestors already cultivated wine, you'll find these impressive vineyards. Thanks to their ideal location, the grapes for this El Pacto Rioja Blanco Viura, Malvasia, and Garnacha Blanca grow beautifully. The conditions are perfect.
After harvest and pressing, this wine undergoes its characteristic oak aging. While not extremely long, it is essential to give this El Pacto Rioja Blanco that little something extra. For eight months, the precious juice matures in El Pacto's cellars, only then being allowed to leave with the winemaker's permission.
The hand harvest; the spontaneous fermentation; the delicate oak aging. All of this makes El Pacto Rioja Blanco a dream white wine. A complex and profound wine, the absolute epitome of the potential of white wines from Rioja. You taste a hint of hay; something rustic. Combined with ripe stone fruit, cream, and fresh pastries. Secretly, it's a bit fuller-bodied, making it a perfect match for fish dishes featuring salmon.
