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We regularly benchmark a selection of our wines against up to three comparable wines on the market. The Market Price is based on the price of those wines.
What do we mean by benchmark? We taste them blind against our own wines, or we use our market knowledge (over 40 years between us) to set an industry standard Market Price.
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Altos R Pigeage Blanco Rioja 2022
Sold by Laithwaites
£26.00
(As of 21/02/2025)
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Bodegas Valdemar Conde Valdemar Rioja Blanco Finca Alto Cantabria 2021
Sold by Vinvm
£25.30
(As of 21/02/2025)
£24.99
Angels Angel Price
£17.99
About the wine
Your secret tip-off... with wines like this, white Rioja is going places
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Most wine lovers haven’t clocked it yet (even the textbooks are behind), but among those in the know, modern white Rioja is fast emerging as a high-quality alternative to ever-pricier white Burgundies and top Northern Italian whites.
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Made from hand-picked Viura grapes grown on 50-year-old vines in Rioja Alavesa (home of the best vineyards in Rioja), these grapes were traditionally blended into red wines, but forward-thinking producers (like Tao) now harvest them separately to create white wines with incredible complexity and elegance.
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A delightfully delicate wine wine, with intriguing aromas of stone fruit, herbs, and white flowers. It’s made with very little oak influence, it is juicy and refreshingly fruity on the palate, culminating in a long, mineral finish. Oh and it goes awesome with food too. Serve this at a dinner party and it’ll blow your Burgundy-loving mates' minds.
Best before
Drink now to 2035
Serving advice
Served chilled at 7-9°C
Food match
On its own, this white is an elegant aperitif, but its at its best when paired with food. It goes great with a wide range of dishes - from pasta and rice specialties, to white meats and especially fresh fish - making it an ideal companion for a relaxed dinner and lively conversation.
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
Spain
Rioja
Viura
Crisp White
13.5% ABV
75cl
Vegan
Vegetarian
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Tao Platon
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As a youngster, Tao Platon took a leap of faith when he swapped his degree in Chemistry for Oenology - not knowing what to expect - but science’s loss was winemaking’s gain, as Tao discovered a true passion that he could dedicate his life to.
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After finishing his studies, Tao travelled the globe to work harvests in some of the world’s most famous wine regions, including Bordeaux, New Zealand, the Spanish Douro and Burgundy, where he learnt all about different winemaking techniques and approaches. A true student of his craft, he never stopped learning and to this day, when he’s not in the vineyard, you can normally find Tao swotting up for his next big wine test.
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With a wealth of experience, meticulous attention to detail, and a special appreciation for unique and rare parcels of fruit, Tao now makes exquisite fine wines in select vineyards all over his Spanish homeland. Your support has given him the opportunity to save more small patches of overlooked grapes and turn them into first-rate nectar.
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