2024 Monopole Rioja BlancoOne of Rioja's iconic go to whites, and in fact Spains oldest existing white wine brand, produced under the same name since 1915. This is a white wine with the confidence of someone who always curates the perfect playlist. Clean and bright, it greets you with citrus and orchard fruit followed by a subtle mineral salinity. Refreshing and uncomplicated in the smartest possible way, it's guaranteed to make you wonder why more things in life cant be this

Winemaker Joana Maçanita is in search of freshness and minerality above all else

which means these folks have had a lot of practice — and it shows

cheese platters

10% Aligoté

of-the-moment village

Made from 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Chardonnay

20% Carignan

this Vermentino mixes new-world fruit with old-world style

This process traps the natural carbon dioxide in the bottle

One of Rioja's iconic go-to whites

grilled veggies

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