Tritium Esencia Blanca

VINTAGE: 2021

PRODUCER: Bodegas Tritium

LOCATION: Cenicero, La Rioja

APPELLATION: Rioja Alta

VARIETALS: 45% Viura, 25% Tempranillo Blanco, 25% Garnacha Blanca, 5% Malvasía - all from a single vineyard planted in 1900

AGEING: The Viura & Malvasía are fermented and aged with the skins in earthen amphoras. The Tempranillo blanco and Garnacha blancas are fermented and aged with the skins in French oak from the Tronçais forest for 15 months.

ALCOHOL: 14%

On the nose, it offers aromas of toasted almond, fig in syrup, baked apple, and fennel, accompanied by balsamic nuances. The palate is rich and harmonious, showcasing flavors of peach, bitter orange marmalade, citrus, mango, and white flowers, with a delicate herbal touch. The wine exhibits excellent acidity, a slightly unctuous texture, and a prolonged floral finish.

Bodegas Tritium is a boutique winery renowned for its dedication to preserving century-old vineyards and traditional winemaking methods. The estate encompasses eight hectares of vines aged between 90 and 113 years, which have been carefully maintained to retain their genetic diversity and contribute to the unique character of the wines. The winery operates from a meticulously restored 15th-century facility, featuring a stone fermentation lake and a 10-meter-deep cellar, blending historical architecture with modern functionality. Committed to sustainable practices, the winery employs biodynamic methods and avoids the use of non-native yeasts and enzymes, ensuring that each wine authentically reflects its terroir.

Situated in the westernmost part of the Rioja DO, is characterized by its higher altitudes—typically ranging between 500 and 650 meters above sea level—and a predominantly Atlantic-influenced climate, which contributes to a longer ripening period and greater diurnal temperature variation. These conditions favor the cultivation of Tempranillo, the dominant variety, yielding wines with balanced acidity, moderate alcohol, and refined tannins. The soils in Rioja Alta are primarily clay-limestone with alluvial deposits, enhancing drainage and contributing to lower vine vigor and concentrated fruit.