A ’Drop-the-Mic’ $25 White
Chardonnay lovers, Sancerre fanatics, and any lover of fresh, expressive white wine: Fire up that paella pan and pop a bottle of this expertly made Spanish white.
Bodegas Nivarius is unique in that it focuses only on whites from the coolest, and highest elevation vineyards in Rioja. During our visit last month, we drove up the side of the mountains to visit these vineyards high atop the Mountrange within Rioja. There’s no better place to start your love affair with white Rioja. The awe inspiring views, combined with the incredible wines clearly confirmed what Joaquin Hidalgo from Vinous Media had to say:
“These whites rank among the most compelling expressions of modern Rioja.”
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous Media, 2026
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This estate vineyard at 800 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest vineyards in all of Rioja! Their Tempranillo Blanco, a rare genetic mutation of Tempranillo that is pure, textured and dangerously drinkable. Gone is all the oak and makeup that White Rioja was famous for! Textured and broad on the palate, it is gripping, tactile, and it ends with a saline minerality that’s absolutely thrilling. This is a party wine, and by that I mean, that this bone dry white’s texture will please those that love great Chardonnay, and the minerality and freshness will please those who love crisp whites.
Wines this good, for under $25, don’t sit around. If you’ve been looking for the white that finally makes you curious about Spain beyond Albariño, this is it.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TEMPRANILLO BLANCO BY BODEGA NIVARIUS 2024
WHAT THE CRITICS SAY
93 Points
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous Media, April 2026
BODY / STYLE / OAK
Medium-bodied / Fresh and crisp, floral, fruity and mineral / Oaked
SWEETNESS / ABV
Dry / 12.5% alc./vol.
CELLARING /
Drink now
BEST PAIRINGS /
Breads, Ham, Rich Fish, Salad, Vegetables, White Meat
TASTING NOTE /
“The 2024 Tempranillo Blanco comes from the Valle del Iregua, specifically Nalda and Albelda in Rioja. On opening, it shows a restrained, slightly reductive note of flint and a touch of struck match, followed by lime zest, peach and soft herbs. Broad and textured on the palate, it shows moderate freshness and mid-weight fruit. Its finish carries a creamy, gently savory tone that reflects the valley’s cooler, Atlantic-influenced profile.”
DELIVERY /
Complimentary
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THE LOCATION: RIOJA, SPAIN
THE PRODUCER: BODEGA NIVARIUS
THE GRAPE: 100% TEMPRANILLO BLANCO
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