Sierra de Toloño
Rioja DOCa Blanco
"The primary aromas of white flowers give way to an elegant and complex background, with subtle toasted notes and pastry notes. In the mouth it is enveloping and silky, with a powerful acidity that allows a long-lasting aftertaste. Put this up against a village-level white Burgundy and prepare to be blown away by how good this wine really is. Pair with steamed mussels, grilled octopus, coconut curry, sole with beurre blanc, or rich creamy cheeses like Délice de Bourgogne." 92 points, Tim Atkins MW.
"The very young white 2021 Blanco de Sierra de Toloño is mostly Viura with some Calagraño and Rojal that is pure, fresh and straightforward, with a floral touch and a tasty finish from what Sandra Bravo described as "the finest vintage of my life." The grapes ripened late, at the same time as the old-vine Tempranillo. It has 12.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.23, medium-bodied, fresh, vibrant and tasty. Great value. 9,000 bottles were filled in March 2022 after resting in tank with lees." - 92 points, Wine Advocate
Region: Rioja Alavesa
Appellation: Rioja DOCa
Varietal/Blend: Viura (with a bit of Calagraño and Rojal)
ABV: 11.5%
Vineyard & Vine Age: Biodynamically farmed in Villabuena, Sierra de Toloño Rioja Blanco comes from 50–100-year-old goblet-trained bush-vines interplanted with Tempranillo. Grown on limestone clay soils at 630–680 meters, the estate vines are hand-picked into 15kg crates to prevent crushing.
Cellar: Sierra de Toloño Rioja Blanco undergoes spontaneous fermentation, followed by six months of lees aging. The wine is matured in 90% stainless steel and 10% used French oak barriques, preserving freshness while adding subtle texture and complexity.
CSPC: 889827
Winemakers Note: This Sierra de Toloño white wine reflects the originality from the old Viura. Freshness and minerality, even salty touch that invites you to drink. The primary aromas of white flowers give way to an elegant and complex background, with subtle toasted pastry notes. Its mouth is surrounding and silky, with a powerful acidity that allows a lasting aftertaste.
What the Critics are saying:
Viura in its purist form with bright and juicy pineapple, grassy aromas and lemonade with lots of personality and mouthfeel. It is expressive without any makeup and offers a lovely, refreshing glass of wine in its most pure form. — 93/100, Beth Willard, Decanter, March 6 2025
This is Viura, calcareous soil. Stainless steel. Wonderful aromatics here with fresh citrus and pear fruit as well as some grapey richness and a hint of honey on the nose. The palate is lively, pure and mineral with lovely precision and a nice acid line. Such fruit expression. Distinctive and lovely. — 93/100, Dr. Jamie Goode, WineAnorak, March 12 2024
Region: Rioja Alavesa
Appellation: Rioja DOCa
"The very young white 2021 Blanco de Sierra de Toloño is mostly Viura with some Calagraño and Rojal that is pure, fresh and straightforward, with a floral touch and a tasty finish from what Sandra Bravo described as "the finest vintage of my life." The grapes ripened late, at the same time as the old-vine Tempranillo. It has 12.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.23, medium-bodied, fresh, vibrant and tasty. Great value. 9,000 bottles were filled in March 2022 after resting in tank with lees." - 92 points, Wine Advocate
TECHNICAL INFO
Varietal/Blend: Viura (with a bit of Calagraño and Rojal)
ABV: 11.5%
Vineyard: Biodynamically farmed in Villabuena, Sierra de Toloño Rioja Blanco comes from 50–100-year-old goblet-trained bush-vines interplanted with Tempranillo. Grown on limestone clay soils at 630–680 meters, the estate vines are hand-picked into 15kg crates to prevent crushing.
Cellar: Sierra de Toloño Rioja Blanco undergoes spontaneous fermentation, followed by six months of lees aging. The wine is matured in 90% stainless steel and 10% used French oak barriques, preserving freshness while adding subtle texture and complexity.
CSPC: 889827
Winemakers Note: This Sierra de Toloño white wine reflects the originality from the old Viura. Freshness and minerality, even salty touch that invites you to drink. The primary aromas of white flowers give way to an elegant and complex background, with subtle toasted pastry notes. Its mouth is surrounding and silky, with a powerful acidity that allows a lasting aftertaste.
What the Critics are saying: Viura in its purist form with bright and juicy pineapple, grassy aromas and lemonade with lots of personality and mouthfeel. It is expressive without any makeup and offers a lovely, refreshing glass of wine in its most pure form. — 93/100, Beth Willard, Decanter, March 6 2025
This is Viura, calcareous soil. Stainless steel. Wonderful aromatics here with fresh citrus and pear fruit as well as some grapey richness and a hint of honey on the nose. The palate is lively, pure and mineral with lovely precision and a nice acid line. Such fruit expression. Distinctive and lovely. — 93/100, Dr. Jamie Goode, WineAnorak, March 12 2024
Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South
T: 403-971-1898
E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca
Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North
T: 780-203-5284
E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca
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TECHNICAL INFO
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja Alavesa
Appellation: Rioja DOCa
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Varietal/Blend: Viura (with a bit of Calagraño and Rojal)
Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.
Ageing:
Vineyard & Vine Age: Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.
ABV: 11.5%
Produced Cases: 50
CSPC: 889827
Calgary + Alberta South
Andrew Stewart
403-604-0408
andrew@vinoalvino.ca
Edmonton + Alberta North
Joe Gurba
780-203-5284
joe@vinoalvino.ca
Saskatoon + Saskatchewan South
Kerrie Gavin
306-290-0277
kerrie@vinoalvino.ca
