Long ago white wines got over the label accusing them of being the poor siblings of red wines. Let no one doubt the existence of outstanding white wines and this has also been influenced by the rise of different DOs in Spain. In short, not only Rueda is drunk, but Galician Atlantic whites, jewels from the south or extraordinary delicacies of the Mediterranean are appreciated. But since things are not for big expenses we asked Juanjo SoriaSommelier and head waiter in a Michelin-starred restaurant Canvas (Valencia), to make us a shopping list less than 10 euros white. This is your choice.
“Very interesting things are done in sects originating from Txakoli. I love them because they are very fresh wines that go far beyond chatting before a meal. Clean your mouth after every bite. If we want to increase the acidity, we can also have it with a ceviche”. €8,90.
“This wine from the Barco del Corneta winery honors the Verdejo grape. It is made from two vineyards of different ages and altitudes, one located in La Seca (Valladolid) and the other in Aldeanueva del Codolnal (Segovia). An interesting balance. A white that goes far beyond tropical fruit: mineral notes, touches of anise or lemon caramel appear here. A complex wine”. €9.50.
“A very Mediterranean white with 70% Merseguera grapes and 30% Malvasia. To give a floral and creamy touch to the wine made by Merseguera, Malvasia adds a sweet touch and is not drying at all. Risky goes great with dishes that have a sweet touch with ingredients like corn or sweet potatoes. Wine from the Grapes winery. €7.50.
“The monovarietal of the Treixadura grape is a truly intriguing white. What we have is a lot of freshness, a good minerality and a touch of acid and citric. It’s a classic wine that can stand up to an entire menu because it’s so versatile. It’s produced by the Coto de Gomariz and by the way Before it was called “flower and bee” they have now translated it into Galician”. €9.50.
“100% merseguera wine with the best quality-price ratio on the market. It is made from grapes from abandoned vineyards and is located at an altitude of 900 meters. This white wine from Bodegas Terra D’Art is very fresh. It also has a lot of body. To gain character. It spends three months in the barrel. It surprises with its aroma of white flowers. It goes to the movies with one of the meals we had at Lienzo: shrimp with corn.” €9,95.
“It has its origins in the legendary Macharnudo estate in Jerez, and its grape is Palomino Fino, but it is not a fortified wine: It is, however, a muted white that has much in common with Finos or Manzanilla. The albariza soil it gives is palomino with its characteristic mineral character and freshness. I like it very much because of the dried flower prints that look like.” 9.25 €.
“Let’s go with a Sherry Fino – and we mustn’t forget the white wines -. This wine from the Lustau winery appeals to me by its name: Who doesn’t love a good party? It’s released fresh, very dry (befitting Finos) with an average aging of 4 years. Classic and obvious. It’s ham to pair with, but it would also go great with a plate of nuts or a piece of mojama”. €9,95.
“We go to Germany to propose a wine made from 100% Riesling grapes, which makes a perfect transition to this kind of Central European white. In it we find tropical fruits such as lychee, passion fruit, passion fruit. . . . a very round, dry, with an interesting acidity. It’s wine. It’s perfect for drinking with sushi.” 9.40 €
“Three grapes are mixed in this white from Bodega Can Ràfols dels Caus: xarel.lo, macabeo, and malvasía de Sitges. Each plays a role. xarel.lo provides structure; macabeo, a fresh spot; malvasía de Sitges, though in the minority It adds honey and white floral notes. Moreover, the location of the vineyards in the Garraf massif gives it a mineral touch. It is very rich in white meat, fish and seafood.” €8,90
“Luzdivina Amigo winery makes this white wine by blending three flavors in Bierzo: Doña Blanca, Godello and Palomino. Yes, there is Palomino in Castilla y León too, and this grape is actually called “jerez” there. Fresh, sweet and floral wine. Tomato It’s a white that I often consume with a plate of pasta with a sauce and tuna fish. It’s that easy.” 9.30 €