Alvarez y Diez "Mantel Blanco" Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Alcohol: ~13%

Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Location: Rueda, Castilla y León, Spain

Tasting Notes: Bright straw color; intense aromatics of lime, grapefruit, gooseberry and freshly cut herbs; vibrant citrus core, racy acidity, crisp mineral finish with saline lift.

Notes: Early morning hand-harvest to preserve aromatics; whole-bunch pressing, cool stainless-steel fermentation, short lees contact for texture; no oak, low SO₂, bottled young for freshness.

Food pairing: Oysters, ceviche, goat cheese, salads, grilled shellfish, light Asian dishes with citrus or ginger

Winery Story: Álvarez y Díez is a family-run estate in Castilla y León with deep roots in Rueda viticulture. The team focuses on altitude-selected, limestone-influenced sites and practices rigorous canopy management and green harvesting to concentrate flavors. Fermentations are controlled in small stainless-steel tanks with parcel-by-parcel vinification to preserve site character. Sustainability and low-intervention cellar work guide production: minimal additives, careful sulphite management, and judicious lees handling to add mouthfeel while keeping aromatic purity. The "Mantel Blanco" cuvée targets vibrant, terroir-expressive Sauvignon Blanc with consistent quality across vintages through meticulous vineyard selection and micro-vinification.