94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The flagship white is the 2021 Blanco, a blend of 85% Viura, 11% Garnacha Blanca, and splashes of Malvasía and Tempranillo Blanco. It's a much more serious white, with classy aromatics of honeyed stone fruits, leafy herbs, white flowers, and spice, as well as a touch of background minerality. It's balanced, medium-bodied, has a great mid-palate, and a layered, lengthy style that will shine on the dinner table. (07/03/24)."
92 points Joaquín Hidalgo (Vinous): "The 2021 Blanco, a blend of 85% Viura, 11% Garnacha Blanca, 2% Malvasía and 2% Tempranillo Blanco, emerges from Laserna in Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa. It was fermented and aged in French oak barrels, 20% new. This golden wine delivers enticing aromas of green apple and pear, complemented by fennel and jasmine perfume. Rich and creamy with a refreshing core on the palate, it lingers long with a pleasantly chalky texture. Drink 2024-2032. (12/23)."
92 points Tim Atkin, MW: "This tasty white is a cuvée of Viura with 11% Garnacha Blanca and equal amounts of Malvasía and Tempranillo Blanco. Lighter in concentration than the bodega's Selección Blanco, it has flavours of pear, quince and green apple, good focus and zip and subtle oak. 2024-2028. (2024)."
91 points Zekun Shuai (Jamessuckling.com): "Creamy toasted almond and marzipan with background notes of white fruit. Spicy and textured on the palate with a hint of wood tannins, that are more supportive than intrusive. Medium- to full-bodied. Fresh and well-balanced. Drink now. (05/08/23)."
92 points Joaquín Hidalgo (Vinous): "The 2021 Blanco, a blend of 85% Viura, 11% Garnacha Blanca, 2% Malvasía and 2% Tempranillo Blanco, emerges from Laserna in Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa. It was fermented and aged in French oak barrels, 20% new. This golden wine delivers enticing aromas of green apple and pear, complemented by fennel and jasmine perfume. Rich and creamy with a refreshing core on the palate, it lingers long with a pleasantly chalky texture. Drink 2024-2032. (12/23)."
92 points Tim Atkin, MW: "This tasty white is a cuvée of Viura with 11% Garnacha Blanca and equal amounts of Malvasía and Tempranillo Blanco. Lighter in concentration than the bodega's Selección Blanco, it has flavours of pear, quince and green apple, good focus and zip and subtle oak. 2024-2028. (2024)."
91 points Zekun Shuai (Jamessuckling.com): "Creamy toasted almond and marzipan with background notes of white fruit. Spicy and textured on the palate with a hint of wood tannins, that are more supportive than intrusive. Medium- to full-bodied. Fresh and well-balanced. Drink now. (05/08/23)."
| Product SKU | 354225 |
| Producer | Villota |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Varietal | Other White Blends |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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