VEGA VELLA White 2025
Fish
Rice
Seafood
Cheese
Description
Vega Vella Blanco 2025 is one of the most unique and awarded whites from the DOCa Rioja, produced by Bodegas Cornelio Dinastía in the Rioja Oriental under a strict certified organic farming philosophy spanning more than three decades. A wine that has won the most prestigious awards in the organic wine world, including the Gran Oro Ecovino on multiple occasions—the highest accolade for organic wines in Europe.
Made from an equal blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Garnacha Blanca from the winery's own north-south-facing vineyards in Rioja Oriental, planted on fertile silt and clay soils at an altitude of over 400 meters. The Mediterranean climate with Atlantic influence and an average rainfall of just 450 l/m² promotes aromatic concentration and the varietal expression of both grapes. The low-yielding vines are treated exclusively with natural products and harvested entirely by hand.
The winemaking is purist and respectful: hand-harvesting in small crates, followed by cold maceration with the skins to enhance the aromatic expression before pressing. Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 16°C to preserve the varietal aromas and freshness. The result is a fresh, aromatic wine with a slight natural carbonation from the maceration, which adds gentle freshness and ethereal sensations.
It has a greenish-yellow color, clear and bright. On the nose, it is intense and highly aromatic: tropical fruit such as mango, pineapple, and kiwi, a blend of citrus fruits like lime and grapefruit, green fruit aromas, and herbal notes that give way to a distinct mineral character. On the palate, it has a fresh and powerful entry that enhances the citrus and mineral flavors. The Sauvignon Blanc provides freshness, spectacular aromas, and pleasant acidity, while the Garnacha Blanca balances it with its creaminess and volume. A white wine with a unique profile in Rioja.
Serving temperature: 8–10°C. Ideal with white fish, seafood, rice, pasta, potatoes, and dishes with light structure.
