White Rioja

Look for Faustino Art Collection and Bujanda Viura among our white Rioja.

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White Rioja questions

What grape is white Rioja made from?

Viura is the most widely used grape in white Rioja. It can make fresh wines with apple, lemon, and floral notes, or fuller barrel aged wines with nutty, honeyed, and savory character. Other permitted grapes include Garnacha Blanca, Malvasía de Rioja, Tempranillo Blanco, Maturana Blanca, and Verdejo.

Is white Rioja oaked?

White Rioja can be made in a crisp, stainless steel style or aged in oak. Barrel aging adds toast, nuts, spice, and a broader texture, while fresher versions emphasize citrus and orchard fruit. Traditional examples can develop complex savory aromas with bottle age. Read the producer information for the clearest indication of oak use.

What food pairs with white Rioja?

Fresh white Rioja pairs well with grilled fish, shellfish, tapas, salads, and goat cheese. Fuller, oak aged versions work beautifully with roast chicken, pork, creamy rice dishes, and richer seafood. The wine's acidity helps with salty foods such as jamón or anchovies, while a nutty style can echo roasted ingredients.

How should white Rioja be served?

Chill fresh white Rioja to about 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve richer, oak aged bottles closer to 50 to 55 degrees so the texture and savory aromas can emerge. If a bottle is very cold from the refrigerator, let it stand briefly before pouring. A medium white wine glass gives the wine room to open.