Baron De Ley Blanco

Spain, Rioja, Rioja Oriental, D.O.Ca. Rioja
Bottle
Ratings
JS 91 · BWT Gold
Identity
Producer Barón de Ley
Year 2024
Vol 0.75
Grapes 50% Garnacha Blanca, 50% Tempranillo Blanco
Color White
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Clean, vibrant pale yellow with a golden rim
Aroma White flowers, white fruits, balsamic notes
Palate Fresh, medium-weight, saline
Food Pairing Rice dishes, seafood pasta, white fish, blue fish
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
ABV % 12.0
Aging Process Fermented in concrete vats; aged 6 months on lees in concrete tanks and French oak barrels; final blend aged in concrete tanks
Fermentation Fermentation in concrete vats at low temperature
Terroir
Altitude (m) High altitude vineyards (700-1000m approx)
Soil Sandy, permeable soils in high altitude vineyards
Interesting facts
Made from Rioja's indigenous varieties Garnacha Blanca and Tempranillo Blanco, combining Mediterranean profile and high altitude elegance