Bodegas Dinastia Vivanco is among the very first wineries to allow wine loving consumers to enjoy the highly unusual Tempranillo Blanco, a grape that is exclusive to Rioja, as part of its 2010 vintage of Vivanco Blanco -- a white wine from Rioja made from Viura, Malvasia, and Tempranillo Blanco 2010.

Tempranillo Blanco, or White Tempranillo, is a relatively unknown grape, planted in tiny quantities exclusively in Rioja. The grape itself is the result of a natural mutation of the more common 'red' Tempranillo, and was only discovered in 1988 on a vine in a vineyard in Murillo de Rio Leza. DNA analysis discovered a natural 'albinism' affecting the genes that resulted in a yellow/green skin pigmentation instead of the usual blue/purple.

Dinastia Vivanco Rioja White 2010 Tasting Notes

Tempranillo Blanco wines offer intense fruity aromas, with banana, green apple, citrus and floral characters. Green apple, citrus fruits, pineapple and some floral hints that round out the varietal expression that is balanced with good acidity that results in a fresh crisp finish.

Blend: 70% Viura, 20% Malvasia and 10% Tempranillo Blanco

Dinastia Vivanco Rioja White 2010 Pairings

Serve with shellfish, and any sort of fish dishes whether grilled, in sauce or even smoked.