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"Clean citrus, reductive matchstick, crushed stone, and white flower notes all emerge from the 2022 Rioja Blanco Vinas Viejas, an incredibly well-made, balanced white that has a layered mouthfeel, building richness, and a clean, crisp, mineral-laced, almost salty finish. It will be a dream with tapas or as a starter. The blend is 85% Viura, 10% Malvasia, and the rest Tempranillo Blanco."

- Jeb Dunnuck (Importer Highlight: Fran Kysela ; July 2024), 94 pts

"Pale straw. A beautifully balanced, oak-fermented Viura blend revealing a fresh, bright bouquet of tropical citrus. Lively on    the attack with good flavor density, a round palate and bright acidity, finishing long and rich. Very nice! This blend of Viura with Malvasia and Tempranillo Blanco is sourced from old vines (57 years on average), fermented and aged in French and American oak with 6 months battonage."

- i-winereview (November 2023), 92 pts

"Parcels with an average age of 58 years supply the grapes for this stylishly wooded blend of Viura with 10% Malvasía. Dense, but not overpowering, with lime and orange peel flavours, subtle oak spices and a waxy mid palate. Drink 2022 to 2025."

- Tim Atkin (Special Rioja Report 2022), 91 pts

"Bright straw-yellow. Mineral-accented pear, peach pit and Meyer lemon aromas are complemented by hints of fennel and vanilla. Taut and focused on the palate, offering nervy citrus and orchard fruit flavors that spread out steadily on the back half. Finishes long and tight, with a repeating mineral note and a lingering bitter pear skin note. - Josh Raynolds"

- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (April 2021), 91 pts