Tobia Author Selection White

This wine has a story that seems like something out of science fiction. In 1988, a winegrower from La Rioja discovered that, by a pure whim of nature, clusters of yellow grapes had grown on one of his Tempranillo red vines. natural mutation which gave rise to Tempranillo Blanco. Oscar Tobias, He, who has an eye for the extraordinary, decided that this grape deserved a throne.

For this Author's Selection, Oscar blends this local rarity with Chardonnay, the queen of international white wines. But what truly makes the difference is its time in the fire: it's fermented in new French and American oak barrels, where it rests for 6 months with its lees. Here, the wood is not an ornament, it is part of its architecture, giving it a structure and creaminess that make you forget you're drinking a white wine.

What will you notice?

The moment you bring your nose close, you'll feel a festival: tropical fruit (pineapple, passion fruit) blended with the elegant touches of oak: vanilla, coconut and a bakery base Freshly made. In the mouth it is unctuous, enveloping And with such well-balanced acidity that the wine flows across the tongue with surprising agility. It's a wine complex, mature and very tasty.

Why choose it:

Because it's a wine polyvalent It holds its own where other white wines falter. It's the perfect companion for hearty dishes: from cod in pil-pil sauce to white meats or a good rice dish. It's the choice of those who seek exclusiveness and a flavor that stands out from the ordinary without losing its balance.

A warning to those who think white is water:

This wine has character, body and 13.5 degrees They demand respect. Don't commit the sin of serving it ice cold, or you'll kill all the nuances Oscar has spent months perfecting. Give the cold a break, and you'll see it explode. Warning: this is an imposing wine, so choose wisely who you share it with.