Roman Ochocki

9.5

The wine is subtle and elegant. The tannins are velvety, and the acidity rounds out the finish. The taste buds provide more of an experience than the nose. Dried plum, leather, tobacco, perhaps a softening vanilla. A few more herbs (?) finish, but I'm betting on clove. — 5 months ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

Nice citrous, acidity and sweetness. — 6 months ago

Erik Longabardi

9.1

Alright alright alright alright — 5 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Valserrano – Viura – 2023
Rioja Alavesa DOCa – Spain 🇪🇸

Overview
A barrel-fermented white made from 100% Viura, showcasing the bright, zesty character of Rioja Alavesa with a subtle touch of oak for texture and lift, without weighing it down.

Aromas & Flavors
Lemon zest, green apple, white peach, and citrus blossom with hints of saline minerality and light vanilla. Fresh, vibrant, and expressive.

Mouthfeel
Crisp acidity, medium body, and a lively, zesty profile. Clean, balanced, and enticing with a refreshing finish that keeps you coming back.

Food Pairings
Seafood, grilled octopus, oysters, ceviche, or manchego cheese. Also excellent with sushi or Mediterranean salads.

Verdict
A modern, energetic take on Viura, bright, balanced, and quietly elegant. Perfect for fans of zesty whites with just enough structure to feel serious.

Did You Know?
Viura (a.k.a. Macabeo) is the backbone of white Rioja, and barrel fermentation, rather than just barrel aging, adds complexity and finesse while preserving freshness. — 7 months ago

Jessie Vander

9.2

Basement, citrus, mushroom, forest floor, musk, mineral, volcano — a year ago

romo

9.2

Grapefruit pith tannic Gatorade. Yum! — a year ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Paolo Bea dinner at Semo. All wines were prepared by opening and slow-ox, prior to service. Abbreviated notes due to the setting. The The 2020 Santa Chiara appears a deep orange color with notes of marmalade, apricot, flowers, and varnish (VA). The palate shows low+ tannin and decent acid. Tasty, complex stuff as usual. A lovely pairing with gougère of prosciutto, green olive and honey. Drink now through 2030-ish. Bottle No. 2814/5940 — 5 months ago

Graham

8.9

Had with Oliver at Marzo in Paris — 5 months ago

Ivor

9.1

Great wine combining southern burgundy richness, use of luxurious oak, great acidity and low alc levels. Wonder how this ages.. Tx @Jan A for pointing this one out!. — 6 months ago

Jay Kline

9.5

Splash decanted directly before service; enjoyed over the course of a few hours out of red Solo cups. The 1981 Gran Reserva Blanco pours, a golden color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of Khalas dates, dried apricot, black lemon, almonds, toasted coconut and marshmallow. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. A cerebral wine and just lovely stuff. Well stored bottles have a long life yet left ahead. Drink now with patience and plenty of air and through 2051. — 8 months ago

Alex Mutch

9.0

vino bianco biologico — a year ago

Chris

9.4

Very nice.
Enjoyed over a nice meal. — a year ago

Jess

9.2

Pale straw color.
Aromas of white peach, nuts.
Dry. Flavors of peach, white pepper, saline.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 3 years ago

Ross Hensley

8.9

Citrus floral nose with grapefruit vanilla flavors and mild acid. Well balanced and nice finish. — 5 months ago

with J and Melba

Lorenzo Marzilli

9.0

Skin contact white wine (Trebbiano, Malvasia, Verdicchio). Nose: coffee grounds, grapefruit. Taste: lemon, anise? Left crystallized (amber colored) sediment at the bottom of my glass. — 5 months ago

Michael

9.0

Better with sulfur — 6 months ago

Diana Cohen

9.2

Nice desert wine , hazelnut honey a touch of citrus. Very nice desert wine . Not to sweet . 14.5 percent alcohol. We had at felsina winery . — 7 months ago

Erik Longabardi

9.3

Super concentrated and beautiful — 10 months ago

Rob van Kalmthout

9.2

Still fresh with dominant scent of Sauvignon. Needs to balance out in dur time. Lovely with seefood — a year ago

Chris MacLean

9.0

Pretty good show — a year ago

with Sarah