2013 Abel Mendoza Garnacha Blanca Rioja

Produced with one very scarce grape in Rioja, the 2013 Garnacha Blanca is not exuberant but rather has a subtle nose that is perhaps a little shy, with well-integrated oak and some waxy aromas with mineral hints. The palate is medium to full-bodied, it has good volume and great acidity that feels well coated by the fruit, ending fresh and mineral. This wine is at once both powerful and elegant. Sadly only 350 bottles were produced. 93 points