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White Wine Dido Blanc 2022

Organic white wine from Montsant. Blend of Macabeo, White Grenache and Xarel·lo aged for 9 months in different containers.
Crianza. 9 Months in distinct containers
Percentage of Alcohol: 13.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Montsant
Grapes Varieties: Grenache White, Macabeo, Xarel·lo,
Wineries: Venus La Universal
P 92/92+ 92 92

Availability: In stock

€20.50
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Produced by Venus "La Universal", the hippest winery in DO Montsant, the wine Dido Blanc is made by the well-known Sara Pérez (daughter of Josep-Lluís Pérez, head of Mas Martinet), and her husband René Barbier Jr, the son of the great René Barbier, owner of Clos Mogador.

The 2021 vintage is a blend of Macabeo, White Grenache and a brushstroke of Xarel·lo (known as Cartoixà in the Montsant and Priorat area). This Spanish white wine is made from organically grown grapevines up to 70 years of age, located in the towns of Marçà and Falset. The soils are mainly composed of clay and limestone.

The wimemaking process of this white wine from Montsant is quite interesting. A 15% of the grapes underwent spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts in open vats. Another 20% of the grapes were macerated with their skins for 24 hours, and the rest were gently crushed.

After that, 40% of the wine Dido Blanc 2022 was aged in French oak barrels, 30% in old oak vats and the rest in ceramic vessels, for a period of 9 months.

Serve it cool, not chilled. Aerate this organic white wine some time before drinking.

Additional Information
Additional Information
Appearance

The white wine Dido Blanc is medium straw with some steely and greenish tinges.

Nose

This blend of Macabeo, White Grenache and Xarel·lo is full of nuances and subtleties. Aromas of fresh citrus, with delicate notes of jasmine and fennel, restrained wooden touches, hints of aromatic herbs and dry fruit, and a marvelous mineral background. This wine of Sara Pérez and René Barbier has an engaging nose.

Palate

This wine of bodega Venus La Universal is expansive, but not overblown. Lively notes of citrus and ripe white fruit, with a hint of green olives and some smokey and spicy remembrances. Mouthwatering acidity and long finish with a mineral, earthy aftertaste  

Our personal opinion

The white wine Dido Blanc 2022 embodies the essence of Montsant.

OTHER VINTAGES

Dido Blanc 2021:

Enterwine 93. Parker 93.

Dido Blanc 2020:

Enterwine 93. Parker 93. Guía Peñín 93.

Dido Blanc 2019:

Enterwine 93. Parker 93.

Dido Blanc 2018:

Enterwine 91. Parker 93.

Dido Blanc 2016:

Enterwine 92. Parker 93.

Dido Blanc 2015:

Enterwine 92.

Dido Blanc 2014:

9.60/10-Guia de Vins de Catalunya 2016 (blind tasting).

Dido Blanc 2013:

Parker 93. Peñín 92.

Year 2022
Type White
D.O. Montsant
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 7-9ºC
Should this wine be decanted? 30 minutes before serving
Organic Yes
Ageing Crianza
Type of ageing Months in distinct containers
Number of months aged in Barrels 9
Parker's Score 92/92+
Enterwine's Score 92
Media rating 92
Percentage of variety Macabeo 50%, Garnacha Blanca 40%, Xarel·lo 10%.
Pairings Alone, Baked whitefish, bluefish, Cod, Creams, Fish and gravey, Grilled fish, Grilled vegitables, Grilled white meats, Grilled whitefish, Pasta with fish, Poultry, Salads with lite seasonings, Soup and rice, White meat with gravy, Whitefish salads
Taste Dry and aromatic, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion Because you can, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement
Reviews
2 Reviews
White Dido
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This white wine is utterly characteristic. For me it defines like no other the personality of the Montsant region, which I like immensely.
Review by (Posted on 8 March 2019)
Dido
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One of Montsant - and Catalonia - absolute top whites. Luscious texture, taut acidity, very precise, with depth and real sense of terroir.
Review by (Posted on 23 October 2017)
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