| Type | White wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 13.5% |
| Production | 25,000 - 35,000 bottles |
Recommended
Spec sheet
The wine
What does this wine taste like?
In the glass it's a very bright yellow, extremely limpid, and once poured, the aromas tally with that lightness of colour: subtly perfumed and tremendously fresh, citrus, with a very clean and well-defined nose, yet also revealing some surprising hints redolent of chalk. Warming up a bit, it develops a saline nuance, a balsamic waft and even a hint of the odd off-white flower. It's definitely not lacking in elegance, character, nor complexity either.
In the mouth it is very flavoursome, with great volume and the fruit provision is delicious, with flavours more of stone fruit than the citrus ones suggested by its nose, peach and very ripe greengage plums. Unless you'd read the technical sheet, you'd never believe that this wine not only ferments in new barrels but also ages in them for over a year, for a total of fourteen months, in French oak barrels and all new. The secret? Barrels with a very light toast. And the Burgundy idea comes to mind due to the overall quality and precision. A great Viura, long and very persistent as well.
Drinking and storing
Serve between 10ºC and 12ºC
Food pairing
Anchovies / Fish in sauce / Grilled fish / Pasta with cheese / Rice with fish / Olives
Ratings and awards
| 2020 | 93 PK | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 92 PK | |
| 2018 | 93 PK | |
| 2017 | 91 PK | |
| 2016 | 93 PK | 17.5 JR |
| 2015 | 92 PK |
PK: ParkerJR: Jancis
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Wine critics reviewsReviews by Jancis Robinson and Parker
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Vinification material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Ageing period | 14 months |
| Barrel age | New |
| Type of wood | French oak |
| Clarification and filtration | Not clarified / Soft filtering before bottling |
Vineyards
We asked Miguel Ángel about that chalky character in this Rioja Alta region and he told us that the soils of Briones, the town where his vineyards are located, are ones that make the difference; clay soils, yes, but with a continuous substratum of calcareous gravel which makes the roots of those old vines sink down deep and extract a large amount of minerals.
| Vine age | 55 years |
|---|---|
| Soil | Clay / Gravel in the depth |
The winery
Finca Allende
Miguel Ángel de Gregorio is one of the best winemakers in the country and an assiduous vine grower. Quite a reference point in La Rioja, he was one of the first to opt for single vineyard wines (Calvario and Aurus have been his principal exponents) and he is a firm supporter of indigenous varieties and hard work in the vineyard. He received praise first of all for his great efforts at Bodegas Bretón, but he attracted fame definitively due to the wines of his own winery: Finca...
