Izadi Larrosa Blanca 2024
The La Rioja commitment to old and high-altitude white Garnacha
In the highest vineyards of Rioja, where the Garnacha Blanca finds a climate that refines it and fills it with nuances, an wine is born that surprises for its delicacy and its floral character: Izadi Larrosa Blanca 2024. Crafted with precision and care by one of the region’s most renowned wineries, Bodegas Izadi, this white combines freshness, finesse, and a personality that invites leisurely enjoyment. A wine that seduces from the first aroma and affirms the potential of a historic variety.
Consumption features
Pairing
Izadi Larrosa Blanca 2024 pairs very well with grilled white fish, such as sea bass or hake, as well as light seafood rice dishes, pan-fried scallops, and delicate poultry like roast chicken with herbs; its freshness and floral profile also complement mild cheeses and warm salads with seasonal vegetables, enhancing each bite with notes of fresh fruit and minerals.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Garnacha blanca
Type of bottle
Burgundy
Capacity (cl)
75
Bottling
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Making process
Winemaking
In the cellar, the Garnacha Blanca undergoes a very precise vinification process, with a quick and gentle crushing upon arrival to preserve and delicately extract all its varietal potential, before fermenting in stainless steel tanks, where the aim is to maintain freshness and the most straightforward fruit profile.
Aging
Izadi Larrosa Blanca 2024 is produced from hand-harvested grapes and ferments in stainless steel tanks, with a quick and gentle crushing of the grapes upon entering the winery to extract their varietal potential.
Vineyard
Description
Izadi Larrosa Blanca 2024 originates from a very small selection of old vineyards of Garnacha Blanca, planted head-trained around 1960 and divided into three plots with calcareous-clay soils in Rioja Alavesa, at approximately 790 metres above sea level. The altitude and the highly controlled, precise, and manual viticulture practices help to preserve freshness and enhance its varietal profile, with a clean expression characterised by fruit and floral nuances.
Age
Made from Garnacha Blanca from old vines, with vines planted around 1960.
Viticulture
Are you looking for a white wine that accurately expresses the character of the vineyard? Izadi Larrosa Blanca 2025 proceeds from a selection of old **Garnacha Blanca** vineyards planted in the bush around 1960, divided into three small plots of calcareous-loam soils in Rioja Alavesa. The viticulture is very controlled, precise and manual, with hand harvesting to preserve the quality of the grapes and their varietal expression.
Tasting notes
View
Looking for a white that catches the eye right from the first moment? It displays a beautiful bright yellow colour, clear, luminous, and very appealing.
Nose
On the nose, intense aromas of white and stone fruit prevail, perfectly intertwined with floral notes that add freshness and delicacy, while the quick and gentle crushing in the cellar helps to preserve all this aromatic richness. A frank, elegant, and highly fragrant nose.
Mouth
Pleasant and slightly creamy on the palate. During the tasting, it shows a good final acidity that adds depth, with a fresh and balanced palate that leaves a notable impression of fresh fruit and subtle mineral notes. A white wine with a delicate touch, good expression, and a very lively profile.
The winery
Founded in 1987 by Gonzalo Antón, Izadi belongs to the second wave of wineries that, in the 1990s, placed Rioja at the forefront of modernity, with a philosophy that prioritizes viticulture, terroir, and vineyard care: the grape as the foundation and main protagonist.
Located in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, within the triangle formed by Villabuena, Lapuebla, and Samaniego, Izadi produces wines praised by international critics. It has 187 hectares of vineyards (70 of them owned), distributed across small plots, each with its own unique characteristics and subject to meticulous monitoring. These are old vineyards with high-quality production and low yields. Following this, the winemaking process is based on grape selection and careful, measured aging in barrels from the most renowned oak forests and cooperages.
Izadi was the original winery of the Grupo Artevino, now led by Lalo Antón, son of Gonzalo.