Pale pale yellow. Grassy fruity nose. Crisp delicate apple and pear with a hint of lemon. Surprisingly enjoyable for such a young wine. Enjoyed with fresh local fish and pasta. — 3 years ago
Dry, very nice mineral finish. Perfect with fish. — 4 years ago
A wonderful Sauvignon Blanc and goes perfect with white fish dinner. Highly enjoyable. — a month ago
We’ve tasted – and adore – several different wines from the family-run Bodegas López de Heredia. We can now add this one to the list!
It’s a 2012 Rioja Crianza made from the Viura grape (100%) hailing from organically-farmed estate vineyards in the La Rioja region of Rioja DOCa, Spain.
The “Crianza” designation means this white wine spent at least 6 months aging on oak, however, this wine far exceeds the minimum as it was aged for 4 years in oak barrels before release.
It’s absolutely delicious! It has a deep golden hue with rich, well-developed notes of dried apricot, peach cobbler, beeswax, dill, vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch. It is dry, has medium alcohol, and has medium acidity to balance the confectionary aromas and flavors.
It is intensely fragrant and complex, making it an excellent solo sipper. It could also pair with savory, grilled or roasted fish or a flavorful stew like seafood paella.
Bodegas R. López de Heredia, Viña Gravonia, Rioja Crianza (2012), 12.5% ABV. — 3 years ago
Great white. Light and bright. Super with fish. Could drink the whole bottle. — 10 months ago
Dry red with good nose and fruity. Good length. Had it at Nick’s Taverna in Brambleton, VA. — 4 years ago
Mike Miller
Fruity with no tannins. Could see how would be great with fish. Having with truffle pasta and it’s absolutely delightful.  — 6 days ago