German Blanco La Bicicleta Voladora Rioja Tempranillo Blanco 2022 petite verdot with a touch of tannin

with a touch of tannin and deep-set black and blue fruit mixed with black pepper

from the vine to the bottle

and it leaves a trace

and the salty morning wind gives a briny note from the first whiff to the last crisp burst of acidity on the finish

Before the first use

German Blanco La Bicicleta Voladora Rioja Tempranillo Blanco 2022 petite verdot with a touch of tanninTempranillo 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