09/02/2026
Off-the-menu BTG
Bodega Valdemar
Conde Valdemar Blanco, 2025
Rioja, Spain
3oz - $8 5oz - $12 Bottle - $48
Conde Valdemar Blanco beautifully bridges historic tradition and modern vibrant flavors.
Bodegas Valdemar is a true pioneer in Spain’s legendary DOCa Rioja region. With a winemaking legacy spanning over 130 years and five generations, the Martínez Bujanda family has consistently pushed boundaries. They made history by releasing the very first barrel-fermented white Rioja, cementing their reputation as masters of innovation. Today, they remain a benchmark for quality and contemporary style in Rioja.
The 2025 is a blend primarily featuring Viura (64%), complemented by Malvasía (21%) and Sauvignon Blanc (15%). Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve maximum fruit freshness, followed by a brief period of aging on its fine lees for enhanced texture.
In the glass it shows brilliant, pale straw yellow with greenish glints. Highly expressive and aromatic nose, flashing a bouquet of white flowers, crisp green apple, juicy pear, and a bright splash of citrus zest. On the palate, it is intensely bright, refreshing, and beautifully balanced – an explosion of juicy fruit pairs lively acidity with a creamy weight from the lees, leading into a clean, persistent, and juicy finish.