Valdemar “Kosher” Blanco
WHY WE LOVE IT
- This Rioja Blanco was planted on the Valdemar Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta Vineyards.
- It is Kosher and Rioja’s most innovative and native wine, further displaying Bodegas Valdemar’s pioneering spirit.
- Kosher wine is made according to Jewish dietary laws (kashrut) for observant Jews. This dedication ensures a quality experience for everyone!
Varietal: 100% Viura
Elaboration: Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 16ºC for 15 days, followed by aging on fine lees.
Tasting Notes: Pale yellow color with greenish reflections, clean and bright. On the nose, it is intense and fresh, with notes of white fruit such as pear and subtle citrus touches. Delicate hints of aromatic herbs and white flowers emerge in the background. On the palate, it has a flavorful entry with a smooth, enveloping texture. Its long, fruity, and floral finish leaves a fresh and well-balanced sensation.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
“Always pioneering” is Bodegas Valdemar’s motto. Five generations of the Valdemar family in Rioja, Spain, have remained committed to producing wines reflecting the diversity of their vineyards. For over 135 years, the family has incorporated innovative initiatives like creating the first barrel-fermented white wine and the first Tempranillo white. They have also been instrumental in recovering varietals presumed to be extinct, such as the Maturana grape and the Granciano variety.
In 2019, they established the first non-American winery in Washington State, led by siblings Jesús and Ana Martínez Bujanda, CEO and COO of Valdemar Estates. Under the “inherited know-how” they received from previous generations, the innovative winemakers have turned their land into sustainable wine agroecosystems, using organic matter to improve fertility, cover crops, pheromones to control pests, varietal diversity, biological corridors, and native forests, resulting in an the International “Wineries for Climate Protection” certification. This designation’s four pillars align with the Bodegas Valdemar commitment to reducing the carbon footprint, using renewable energies, and managing water while reducing waste.