In a region that is overwhelmingly planted to red grapes (around 90% of the total), it’s not surprising that the white wines have sometimes struggled for attention. But, whether the style is fruit-driven and youthful or oakily traditional, Rioja Blanco frequently accounts for some of Spain’s best whites – such as this highly accomplished classically oak-aged Top 100 winner. A 100% Viura aged for four months in American oak and six months in bottle, it’s a wine of “incredible length”, the judges said. “Under-ripe nectarine peach, lovely weight and texture – cracking value.”   Wine Merchant Top 100 2025

White Rioja is really growing in popularity, and this is a near perfect expression of the style. Composed of 100% Viura grapes, with just the right amount of oak to enhance the lifted, floral fruit but never overwhelm it.  “Viura can be a little anonymous, but not here. A combination of old-vine fruit and four months in American oak have coaxed out wonderfully complex yet idiosyncratic flavours of beeswax, quince, honeycomb and a whole lot more. Terrific value. 90 points.” Simon Field MW, Decanter magazine (March 2020)