Rioja Blanco

Sierra de Toloño

"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

Country:  Spain

Region:  Rioja Alavesa

Appellation:  Rioja DOCa

Climate:  Unique Cool Continental Mediterranean

Altitude:  630-680m

Soils:  Cretaceous limestone clay-calcareous soils above older sandstones and marls from the continental Tertiary period

Varietal/Blend:  Viura (with a bit of Calagraño and Rojal)

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation.

Ageing:  Aged six months on the lees, 90% in stainless and 10% in used French oak barriques.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Villabuena. Biodynamic farming. Estate vines. Traditional goblet trained old bush-vines interplanted with the Tempranillo. 50-100 years old. Farmed and harvested by hand (into small 15kg crates to prevent premature crushing).

ABV:  12.5%

Produced Cases:  750

CSPC:  889827

About the Producer

Sandra Bravo


Rioja, Spain

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Rioja Blanco
Sierra de Toloño

Country:  Spain

Region:  Rioja Alavesa

Appellation:  Rioja DOCa

"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

TECHNICAL INFO

Climate:  Unique Cool Continental Mediterranean

Altitude:  630-680m

Soils:  Cretaceous limestone clay-calcareous soils above older sandstones and marls from the continental Tertiary period

Varietal/Blend:  Viura (with a bit of Calagraño and Rojal)

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation.

Ageing:  Aged six months on the lees, 90% in stainless and 10% in used French oak barriques.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Villabuena. Biodynamic farming. Estate vines. Traditional goblet trained old bush-vines interplanted with the Tempranillo. 50-100 years old. Farmed and harvested by hand (into small 15kg crates to prevent premature crushing).

ABV:  12.5%

Produced Cases:  750

CSPC:  889827

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

The logo for vino al vino is a bottle of wine in a circle.
Rioja Blanco
Sierra de Toloño
"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

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Spain

Region:  Rioja Alavesa

Appellation:  Rioja DOCa

Climate:  Unique Cool Continental Mediterranean

Altitude:  630-680m

Soils:  Cretaceous limestone clay-calcareous soils above older sandstones and marls from the continental Tertiary period

Varietal/Blend:  Viura (with a bit of Calagraño and Rojal)

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation.

Ageing:  Aged six months on the lees, 90% in stainless and 10% in used French oak barriques.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Villabuena. Biodynamic farming. Estate vines. Traditional goblet trained old bush-vines interplanted with the Tempranillo. 50-100 years old. Farmed and harvested by hand (into small 15kg crates to prevent premature crushing).

ABV:  12.5%

Produced Cases:  750

CSPC:  889827

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Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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780-203-5284

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