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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2014: best 2019 to 2039.
vintage5 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2014 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: lemon curd, almond, beeswax, fennel, saline
Palate: preserved lemon, toasted nut, mineral, savoury
A pure-Viura oxidative white aged four years in oak, lighter than Tondonia Blanco but with the same waxy, nutty, saline signature and remarkable freshness for its age.
What it pairs with
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Bacalao al pil pil
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Salt cod's gelatinous oil meets Gravonia's waxy, saline frame. -
Anchoa fresca
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Marinated anchovy and the wine's preserved-lemon savour echo the Basque coast. -
Roast hake
Oven-roast hake handles the white's nutty oxidative depth.
How to serve Vina Gravonia Crianza
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Bacalao al pil pil, Anchoa fresca, Roast hake. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Gravonia is the pure-Viura white aged about four years in oak, a more affordable gateway to the house's oxidative white style.
- 1948: Vina Gravonia introduced as the house Crianza white
Facts
- Producer
- R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Viura (100%)
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja
- Oak
- Around 4 years in American oak barrels before release
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1948
Frequently asked about Vina Gravonia Crianza
What does Vina Gravonia Crianza taste like?
On the nose, lemon curd, almond, beeswax, fennel, saline. On the palate, preserved lemon, toasted nut, mineral, savoury. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A pure-Viura oxidative white aged four years in oak, lighter than Tondonia Blanco but with the same waxy, nutty, saline signature and remarkable freshness for its age.
When should I drink Vina Gravonia Crianza?
Drink 5 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vina Gravonia Crianza?
Bacalao al pil pil is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Anchoa fresca and Roast hake. Salt cod's gelatinous oil meets Gravonia's waxy, saline frame.
Is Vina Gravonia Crianza vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Vina Gravonia Crianza?
The blend is Viura (100%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.
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