Vina Gravonia White Rioja Rioja Crianza – 2006

Made from 100% Viura and aged in 100% American oak barrels for as long as it takes for the wine to reach maturity before being bottled, this wonderful white Rioja is intense, fresh and still youthful. Very impressive and totally unique!
“The warmer 2006 Viña Gravonia Crianza, a white inspired by the wines from Graves (hence the name), is pure Viura matured in well-seasoned oak barrels for four years and bottled unfiltered in November 2011. The nose does not transmit any heat whatsoever, showing notes of chamomile, beeswax, honey and aromatic herbs. The palate is sharp, medium-bodied with great acidity and freshness that is both clean and persistent; it is more austere than exuberant, which was a real surprise. Overall, it is tasty and supple. The Gravonia vineyard is very old and naturally-balanced, which shows in the wine. Against all odds, the 2006 is showing better than the 2005 today. Fantastic and a steal! 50,000 bottles.” Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate