Organic

Viña Gravonia Rioja Blanco, Lopez de Heredia - 2016

Name: Viña Gravonia Rioja Blanco, Lopez de Heredia
Brand: Lopez de Heredia
SKU: 40316
Price: 49.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 40316 750mL

One of the most venerable producers in Spain, Lopez de Heredia produces age-worth Rioja. This is made from 100 year old Viura vines fermented with native yeasts in 100 year old oak casks then further aged 4 years in used barriques before bottling. Exquisite on the palate.

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Color

White

Vintage

2016

Country

Spain

Region

Rioja

Producer

Lopez de Heredia

Grape Variety

Viura

Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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