Gómez Cruzado Montes Obarenes Blanco 2019

In the entire Rioja, a region brimming with history and tradition, only 16 centuries-old wineries still exist, and Gómez Cruzado is one of them, with its roots dating back to 1886, the year it was founded. The classic Gómez Cruzado winery is located in the heart of Haro, and among the region’s biggest traditional names, it stands out for its significantly smaller size. The extra care of an artisanal winery is taken daily to keep its tradition of over 130 years pulsing through the winery’s veins.

"more Burgundian, with a complex nose of tangerines, flowers, pollen and faint spice and smoke. The palate is velvety and rich but with freshness."

25% Tempranillo Blanco from the surroundings of Haro, 65% Viura, 5% Malvasía and the remaining 5% consists of a blend of Garnacha Blanca and Calagraño from the Las Laderas vineyard in Ollauri.

95 points Robert Parker
" One of the finest "modern" whites from Rioja in one of its finest vintages to date is the 2018 Montes Obarenes, from the chalky soils near these mountains."