I bought two of these, but now wish I’d purchased two cases.

A white Rioja made of 85% Viura with 10% Garnacha Blanca and 5% Maturana Blanca, this wine is a definite treat and can be held for a long time to come.  It will only improve with age and reminds me of a Tondonia, one of my favourite benchmark Spanish wineries.

These grapes are hand harvested from vines that will be 100 years old in 2025, and grown at 2000 feet in the top-ranked Alta region of Rioja.  We opened this bottle in 2023 at 8 years old.

Deep gold in colour, the nose has tones of sherry, sea salt, coconut, super ripe Barlett pear and bergamot.  The palate is delicious with almond, pear and ginger blossom, dried mandarin peel, and more Oloroso.

Its fabulous acidity will protect this as it ages, and the judicious use of oak will continue to integrate.  The finish is lovely and long, and the whole package is nestled in great construction.  If you have some, hold it to enjoy later – it’s only going to improve.