Campo Viejo Rioja Blanco 75cl

Bright, citrusy, and seriously easy to like, this Rioja Blanco is the kind of Spanish white wine you open when you want something refreshing but not boring.

Rioja is better known for reds, which is exactly why this bottle is such a fun curveball. You still get that Spanish sun on the fruit, but with a zippy, clean profile that works whether you’re cooking, hosting, or just claiming the couch for the night.

• Appearance: Pale straw with green flashes, looks clean and lively in the glass.
• Nose: Lemon peel, green apple, and a light floral lift, plus a subtle mineral, river-stone vibe.
• Taste: Crisp citrus and orchard fruit up front, bright acidity that keeps it mouth-watering, dry and refreshing rather than fruity-sweet.
• Body: Light to medium-bodied, clean and snappy, not heavy or oily.
• Finish: Fresh and tidy, with lingering citrus and a faint saline, stony edge that makes food taste better.

If you’re building your white wine rotation, this is a smart pick for variety. It hits that sweet spot between crowd-pleaser and something a little different, a Spanish Rioja white that feels lively and modern without getting weird.

It’s also a solid “I don’t know what everyone likes” bottle. The flavours are clear and bright, the dryness keeps it grown-up, and the crisp acidity means it doesn’t get cloying halfway through the glass.

You’ll especially love it if your go-to wines are in the crisp, citrusy lane, think Sauvignon Blanc energy, but with a more rounded, lightly stony Rioja personality.

Fun Fact: Campo Viejo literally means “old field”, a nod to the winery’s roots in Rioja and the vineyards that made the region famous.