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La Crusset 'La Bella Fernanda' White Tempranillo 2011 (Rioja, ES)

9/18/2014

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In 1988 a grower discovered that one of his tempranillo plants had mutated to white. Since then, clones of tempranillo bianco have been planted around Rioja, and a few producers are releasing 100% tempranillo blanco bottlings. In 2007, Rioja recognized tempranillo blanco as an official grape within the DO. Bodegas La Crusset is one of the early champions of this mutant clone of tempranillo, and they make this highly interesting wine, 'La Bella Fernanda,' from the unique grapes. 

This wine starts its fermentation in tank, then-- like so much red tempranillo-- moves to American oak to finish fermenting. 

La Crusset 'La Bella Fernanda' 2011 (Rioja, Spain)
aromas of spice & mustard, a savory, herbaceous element to this wine. Rich and bright on the palate with hints of extended skin contact. 

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