Ontanon Valenciso Blanco Magnum (1.5L, 13%)

A white Rioja from Ontanon, released in magnum for the first time. The grapes come from 80-year-old vines on clay and stone soils in the north of Rioja Alta, grown under sustainable practices. Fermentation begins in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, then the wine spends nine months in 225-litre Caucasian oak barrels. It is unctuous yet fresh, with complex aromas of floral characters, preserved lemon and gently smoky notes. The palate is intense and broad, with nuts, stone fruit, minerality and balancing citrus acidity on the finish. It will continue to develop in the bottle.