German Blanco La Bicicleta Voladora Rioja Tempranillo Blanco 2022 petite verdot stewed plums

stewed plums

Aromas of cherry

and all his wines are meant to be approachable

and it leaves a trace

this wine is full bodied and buzzing with acidity

German Blanco La Bicicleta Voladora Rioja Tempranillo Blanco 2022 petite verdot stewed plumsTempranillo Blanco didnt exist until 1988. One day, a cluster of yellow green grapes grew on a Tempranillo vine. Someone noticed, and five years later it was confirmed as a new variety. It is still a very rare variety, but the now 35 year old vines produce some compelling wines under the tutelage of Germn Blanco. La Bicicleta Voladora is a label he makes for easy enjoyment, but with excellent grapes and simple, unadorned winemaking, the wines are far