Dominio Del Soto Crianza White

Tasting note Dominio Del Soto Crianza Blanco

Bright, light golden color. The nose reveals a complex aroma of ripe stone fruit such as pear and apricot, fresh citrus accents, and light floral nuances, complemented by subtle buttery notes and a hint of smokiness from oak aging. On the palate, it is round and full-flavored, with a beautiful balance between freshness and texture, and an elegant, slightly saline, and aromatic finish that lingers long.

Food Pairing

Dominio del Soto Crianza Blanco shines when paired with refined dishes that have some richness and structure. The wine combines beautifully with grilled or pan-seared fish, especially when served with a light butter sauce or a creamy citrus touch. Shellfish such as scallops or large prawns also pair well, as the wine's full texture remains nicely balanced by the fresh acidity. Furthermore, this is an excellent companion for mushroom or saffron risottos, and for white meats such as chicken or turkey in a creamy sauce.

Additional information

The Dominio del Soto Crianza Blanco comes from the Ribera del Duero in Northern Spain, a region mainly known for its powerful red wines but where unique white wines are also produced.

The Dominio del Soto estate was founded in 2005 in Sotillo de la Ribera, on high-altitude vineyards (approximately 850–900 m above sea level) with clay and limestone-rich soils that give the grapes beautiful structure and freshness. The wine is produced under the creative direction of the Mathilde Chapoutier Sélection team, who aim to present the local grape in an elegant style and allow the terroir to speak clearly.

For this crianza, the Albillo Mayor grapes (quite rare) are harvested by hand and gently pressed. The juice undergoes short cold static clarification and then ferments slowly at a low temperature (±15 °C) with indigenous yeasts. After fermentation, the wine is aged for more than 11 months on the lees in French oak barrels, which provides structure, complexity, and soft roundness, while the organic approach supports its freshness and depth.

Wine scores/awards 🏆

Tim Atkin - 94 points (2023)

94 points (Tim Atkin)