Cune Blanco Reserva 2020

The white 2020 Cune Blanco Reserva was produced with grapes from vines planted in Torremontalvo in 1973 at 400 meters in altitude. The full clusters were pressed and the juice let to settle, then it fermented in concrete, oak vats and barrels and was kept with lees and had bâtonnage. It matured in oak for 18 months. It has 13% alcohol, a low pH of 3.31 and 5.55 grams of acidity. It has a creamy nose with notes of spices and smoke; it’s classical old-style Rioja white, with the influence from the élevage. The palate is balanced and fresh, with clean flavors. Drink date: 2024-2029. Score – 92+. (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, Feb. 29, 2024)