# Via Edetana Blanco (2019)

- **Producer:** Edetària
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Garnacha Blanca, Viognier
- **Region:** Catalonia, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** white flowers, ripe apple, pollen, cream, honey

## About this wine

Via Edetana Blanco is a white wine from the Terra Alta D.O. in Catalonia, Spain, produced by Edetària. It is a blend of 70% Garnacha Blanca and 30% Viognier, sourced from old vines planted in distinctive 'Panal' and 'Tapàs' soils. Edetària, founded in 2003, focuses on 'terroir' wines, emphasizing old vines and indigenous grapes. The Terra Alta region's unique soil types and climate are central to the winery's philosophy of producing wines that reflect their origin. The 2019 vintage is notable as Edetària's first certified organic wine.

## Interesting facts

- The 'Panal' soil is actually fossilized sand dunes.
- This wine is a blend of Garnacha Blanca and Viognier.
- The 2019 vintage was Edetària's first certified organic wine.
- Edetària is located in Terra Alta, bordering the renowned Priorat region.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and balanced freshness complement lighter proteins and seafood. Its subtle minerality and saline notes resonate with the natural flavors of the sea, while a hint of honeyed undertone can bridge with richer sauces or subtly spiced dishes.

## Wine making process

The Via Edetana Blanco begins with hand-picked grapes that undergo a 48-hour low-temperature storage. Fermentation is conducted at 16°C for 15 days. Following fermentation, the wine is assembled with 50% aged for 2-4 months in French oak barrels and the remaining 50% resting on its lees in stainless steel tanks. The 2019 vintage is noted as Edetària's first certified organic wine.