Clos Ibai Rioja Garnacha Blanca 2022 from Rioja Alavesa arrives with bright regional clarity – produced by Clos Ibai in the limestone soils of Rioja Alavesa, this 2022 Garnacha Blanca offers a focused, elegant white that’s both gastronomic and instantly appealing, a bottle to grab for seasonal menus or cellar rotation.

The nose shows green apple, white pear and citrus blossom with stony minerality and a thread of honeyed almond, while the palate delivers crisp acidity, textured midpalate and a saline finish that frames persistent citrus rind and white florals – Clos Ibai Rioja Garnacha Blanca, 2022 Rioja Alavesa is precise and layered.

Serve chilled with grilled sea bream, garlic prawns or creamy vegetable tarts and enjoy at long lunches, tapas evenings or stylish alfresco dinners where its balance and saline lift will push shoppers to add a bottle or two to their order.