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1999 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Viña Gravonia

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  • Spain
  • La Rioja
  • La Rioja Alta
  • Rioja
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Community Tasting Notes 44

  • fc1910 Likes this wine: 91 points

    April 23, 2021 - A message from the peninsula, a gift twhich makes me dream of spanish dishes sitting at the seafront in the sun,
    first of all this one still needs air after pnp,
    Very intense nose, full of all kind s of nuts, caramel, hmmm,
    The palate quite fresh still, nutty, creamy, fresh, mid bodied, a little yellow fruit driven, saline grip with a very good length, paired a wild salmon perfectly, still going strong for many years to come, ***-****, around 90-92

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  • Millennial Drinkers wrote: 92 points

    June 1, 2018 - Medium golden yellow. A bit oily on the nose with some vanilla, oaky and a touch of savory candied apples. Mouthwatering acidity (6/10) and medium to medium plus acidity. Drys out the tongue with notes of almonds, dry citrus and good minerality. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2020.

  • Counselor Chris wrote: 92 points

    July 27, 2017 - Got a great bottle. Pale pineapple fruit, dried apricot, salted butter, white spices, excellent overall balance. Elegant and lovely.

  • Los 12 Glotones Likes this wine: 90 points

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    De color amarillo dorado, reflejos vivos, anaranjados, brillante. Fuerte sensación de grosor, lágrimas finas.

    Muy clásico y reconocible. Un Gravonia maduro como pocas añadas con notas de pulpa y puré de frutas, cabello de ángel, roscón de reyes (fruta escarchada, bollería) y un fondo muy intenso a tiza y almendras amargas. Parece muy integrado en este momento sin que destaquen los tostados de la crianza. Se abre cada vez más dando aromas de membrillo, miel y romero.

    En boca es graso y con volumen, seco, maduro, lleno de apuntes cítricos dulces, fruta de hueso reducida y suaves amargosos de los taninos de la barrica, finamente marcados. Elegante, integrado, sabroso, placentero y sobre todo accesible. Pide ser bebido ya por que está en un momento excelente: fresco, maduro, redondo. Un vino al que no es aconsejable darle mucho más tiempo de guarda y que es todo lo contrario al de 2001. No hay dudas que la familia López de Heredia sabe elaborar blancos de gran altura año tras año. Otro ejemplo de ello!!

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    100% viura - 12.5% vol.
    Permanece durante 4 años en barricas de roble americano de 225 litros. Sometido a 2 trasiegas manuales cada año. Clarificado con claras de huevos frescos. Embotellado directamente de la barrica sin filtrar. Producción limitada a 28.900 botellas.
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  • wabi47 wrote: 85 points

    December 26, 2013 - hint of sherry on the nose; good mouth feel; quince; hollow mid palate and short finish.

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  • By Josh Raynolds
    July/August 2009, IWC Issue #145 (link)

    (R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Gravonia Crianza Blanco Rioja) Subscribe to see review text.

Wine Definition

  • Vintage 1999
  • Type White
  • Producer R. López de Heredia
  • Varietal Viura
  • Designation Blanco
  • Vineyard Viña Gravonia
  • Country Spain
  • Region La Rioja
  • SubRegion La Rioja Alta
  • Appellation Rioja

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  • Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
  • In Cellars 57 (30%)
  • Consumed 130 (70%)

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