White Wine Exibis Valentina 2023
White wine from Pla de Bages. Blend of Macabeo and Picapoll briefly aged in oak barrels.
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The wine Exibis Valentina is the only white wine of bodega Can Serra dels Exibis Viticultors, a winery in the DO Pla de Bages - central Catalonia - focused on cultivating local varieties.
A blend of 80% Macabeo and 20% Picapoll, this Spanish white wine was vinified in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature.
After that, the white wine Exibis Valentina 2023 was aged for a short time in oak barrels to give it a mellower mouthfeel.
This white wine from Pla de Bages will make an excellent pairing with cheese, white meat and fish recipes.
Appearance | The white wine Exibis Valentina is deep straw with some greenish reflections. |
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Nose | This blend of Macabeo and Picapoll smells of ripe apricots and peaches, with hints of lavender, citrus peel, spices and a dash of white flowers. |
Palate | Clean and vibrant with a nice mineral tension and a spicy edge to the ripe white fruit. This wine of the Can Serra dels Exibis winery is well-rounded and structured, ending with a citrusy and balsamic note. |
Our personal opinion | The wine Exibis Valentina 2023 is unashamedly indigenous and quite captivating. |
Year | 2023 |
Type | White |
D.O. | Pla del Bages |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 8-10ºC |
Ageing | Barrel |
Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
Enterwine's Score | 91 |
Media rating | 91 |
Percentage of variety | Macabeo 80%, Picapoll 20%. |
Pairings | Aperitif, Baked whitefish, bluefish, Fish and gravey, Fish and vegitables, Goat cheese, Grilled fish, Grilled whitefish, Majorcan cuisine, Pasta with fish, Rice with fish, Roasted fish, Smoked foods, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , White meat with gravy |
Taste | Fresh and dry, Fruity and Fresh, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Aperitif, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |