The grapes for Vinsacro Blanco come from vineyards located in Grávalos, on the southern sloping side of Mount Yerga, at the foothills of the "Cordillera Iberica." Vineyards are at an altitude of 700-800 meters.
Bright straw yellow color. Aromas are intense and elegant, with floral and fruity notes. Balsamic and spicy aromas with toasty notes derive from the light aging in oak and bottle maturation. Very cool and structured; unusually powerful for a white wine - this one is full of suprises.
Roast lamb, grilled vegetables.
"(aged for seven months in new and used French oak barrels) Bright yellow. Pear nectar, Meyer lemon and smoky minerals on the nose, along with hints of jasmine, fennel and vanilla that build slowly in the background. Supple, focused and nicely concentrated, offering ripe citrus and orchard fruit flavors that are complemented by sweet butter and toasty lees accents. The floral note repeats on a long, smooth finish that's energized by a jolt of zesty acidity. - Josh Raynolds"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (February 2019), 91 pts
The Escudero family has been making wine and growing grapes, for four generations, in the rugged, semi-desert foothills around Grávalos in the southwestern corner of the Rioja Baja region. Over ...
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