In Ronald Jackson's Third Edition (2008) of
Wine Science - Principles and Applications, he writes on page 43:
'Viura' is the main white variety in Rioja. It produces few clusters, but they are of great size. In cool regions, it produces a fresh wine possessing a subtle floral aroma with aspects of lemon. After prolonged aging in wood, it develops a golden color and rich butterscotch or banana fragrance that characterizes the traditionally aged white wines of Rioja.
We drank this 2001 Lopez de Heredia Gravonia and it is truly an expression of aged Viura. I think this is a white wine that can be enjoyed in winter.
We really enjoy the
Lopez de Heredia wines and recently retasted our 2002 Bosconia and found that it had closed up. We'll let the Bosconia rest and then taste it again.
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