Viura
£20
Muga are as classic as Rioja gets. They even make their own oak barrels to get the ageing process spot on. Their reds may make the headlines, but this Rioja Blanco is a real hidden gem. It's rested on its lees and aged in oak for three months. As a result, there's a deliciously subtle texture to its flavours of citrus, apple and white flowers.
2021 Somontano
Garnacha Blanca
£20
Tucked in the north-east of Spain, the limestone-based vineyards of Somontano climb from 350m above sea level up to a sky-scraping 1,000m. It’s a fairly new appellation, only established in 1984. But the Pyrenees setting and diverse range of permitted grape varieties has made it a prime pick for explorative drinkers. A champion of native varietals – especially those indigenous to Spain’s Somontano region – Viñas del Vero were established in the 1980s. The unique vineyard from which this wine is made is set 700m above sea level, which leads to crisp and refreshing flavours in your glass. DIscover aromatic herbaceous notes with green apple and citrus, plus an elegant wet-stone minerality. Its lively, fresh flavours will pair perfectly with light fish dishes.
Rueda
£18
Today award-winning Beronia is one of the best-known names in Spanish viticulture, but the brand has humble origins. It was founded as recently as 1973, by a group of friends who were simply on a mission to make great wine. While the flagship winery is set in the world-famous Rioja region, a second winery solely dedicated to white grape Verdejo is based in the mineral-rich DO of Rueda. Winemaker Marian Santasmaria ensures that the temperatures inside are kept cool and consistent, ideal for handling the expressive Verdejo grapes. This bottling is made from a blend of two separate harvests to create a balance of fresh, citrusy notes as well as ripe exotic and stone fruit character. That diverse profile means it’s a perfect match for a range of different fish dishes.