Vinicola Real Cueva del Monge Blanco 2021

This dry white wine from D.O. Ca. Rioja is a blend of Viura, Malvasía, and Garnacha Blanca crafted by the Vinícola Real winery. It offers aromas of white flowers, sweet spices, and subtle balsamic notes, leading to a structured, creamy palate with refreshing acidity.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Viura, Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Ca. Rioja
• Winery: Vinícola Real
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 4 months in oak

The vineyard

The vineyards are cultivated using organic farming practices in the Rioja Alta subregion. The climate and orientation of these plots promote balanced ripening of the local grape varieties, capturing the authentic character of this historic terroir.

Ideal combination

Fish

Fish pairs best with white and rosé wines: they don't overpower the taste and suit different cooking methods.

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Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Following a manual harvest, the grapes undergo skin-contact maceration and begin fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. The wine then completes its fermentation and ages for four months in French and American oak barrels with daily lees stirring.

Why buy it

If you are looking for a white wine with volume and complexity for your cellar, this selection is highly suitable. Its balanced oak aging provides a structure that will develop beautifully over the coming years. You can buy Vinicola Real Cueva del Monge Blanco 2021 online directly from our shop to experience the elegant side of Rioja.