In 1988, a Rioja winemaker found a bunch of white grapes growing amongst the Tempranillo vines in his Murillo de Rio Leza estate in Rioja Baja. After several years of investigation, the Consejo Regulador of Rioja accepted that this was a natural mutation of the usually red Tempranillo grape and approved it as a variety to be grown DOCa Rioja.
Light floral with pear, pineapple and lightly tropical aromas. The palate is ripe and textural with tangy citrus and stonefruits, offset by gently savoury, brioche notes, zesty acidity and an elegant finish. 12.5% vol.