Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Gravonia Crianza blanc 2018
95/100
Robert Parker
95/100
Tim Atkin
92/100
Vinous
"A Tondonia with aromas described by *The Wine Advocate* as 'typical': a pure, briny white wine with notes of truffles, white flowers, and wax..."
“The 2018 Viña Gravonia Blanco [...] was aged for six years in well-seasoned American oak barrels and in tanks. It has a pale yellow color and a youthful nose, but with the typical cellar aromas of ‘Tondonia’: mushrooms, wax, diesel, and balm, with a heart of dried flowers and pollen. The palate is lively and intense, with great purity and a long, briny finish. [...] 2026–2038” (Robert Parker 2026)
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Eye
Pale golden color, clear and bright
Nose
Very fresh, aromatic, and fruity, with subtle notes of hazelnut and toasted almonds
Palate
Great finesse and aromatic complexity: offers a bouquet of rich and alluring tertiary aromas, with a beautifully lingering finish
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2040
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a seafood grill, lemon-roasted quail, or skate wing with capers...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2026 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2018 Viña Gravonia Blanco was harvested beginning on September 24; these were the first grapes picked by the estate during this challenging year. The vines, now 93 years old, grow on gravelly, limestone-based soils. The wine aged for six years in well-seasoned American oak barrels and in tanks. It has a pale yellow color and a youthful nose, yet displays the typical “Tondonia” cellar aromas: mushrooms, wax, diesel, and balsam, with a core of dried flowers and pollen. On the palate, it is lively and intense, with great purity and a long, briny finish. It has an alcohol content of 12.5%, a pH of 3.0, and an acidity of 7 grams. 50,000 bottles were produced. It was bottled in September 2024. 2026–2038
Vinous
Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Hailing from Haro in the Rioja Alta, the 2018 Crianza Viña Gravonia (100% Viura) displays a beautiful balance. Aromas of cedar and vanilla dominate, followed by notes of sweet herbs against a caramel backdrop, with hints of honey, acacia, and a touch of lemon. On the palate, it is dry and smooth, with a delicate freshness, a hint of saffron, and a subtle savory note—reminiscent of broth—on the finish. Perfectly integrated acidity highlights a briny finish with notes of grape. 2026–2040
James Suckling
Rated "Recommended"
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (2026 guide) 95/100
Customer Rating
(2016 vintage)
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. ANDRE E. Published on September 5, 2026
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Review and comment by Mr. CHRISTOPHE J. Posted on March 9, 2026
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Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN P. Posted on 02/16/2025
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