Botijo Blanco, Bodegas Frontonio 2022

This is all about freshness - zesty lemon and a whiff of wild herbs. It comes from high-altitude vineyards in Aragon, where the slate and quartzite soils give it a cool, mineral edge. It’s organic and a modern take on Spanish Garnacha Blanca. Laser focused, with a lean body and flavours of pear and grapefruit that keep things lively, it's a fantastically vibrant choice.

This crisp white is a cracking way to start the evening, and it goes beautifully with grilled prawns, a punchy salad, or tangy goat's cheese.

Bodegas Frontonio is a winery spearheading a bit of a renaissance in Aragon. Founded by Fernando Mora MW, Mario López, and Francisco Latasa, their focus is on revitalizing the old Garnacha vineyards that proliferate round here. Their high-altitude, mineral-rich sites, coupled with organic viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking, yield vibrant, terroir-driven wines. From the approachable Botijo Rojo and Blanco to their complex single-vineyard wines, they're doing their best to bring more attention to this underappreciated corner of Spain.