Sierra de Tolono Rioja Blanco 2023

One of Spain's most delicious and underrated white wines is White Rioja. The Sierra de Toloño Rioja Blanco 2023 is arguably the best White Rioja in Australia under $40. Produced by one of the most talented winemaker's in Europe, Sandra Bravo, with her winery now classified in 2023 as First Growth status in Spain sitting comfortably alongside its biggest names. This absolutely sings. Its bright, textured and beautifully aromatic. The palate shows incredibly freshness and vitality, medium bodied with citric and white floral characters alongside a gentle mineral finish. A blend of predominantly Viura with some Calagraño and Rojal.

''This is a producer to keep on your watch list. What a wonderful dry white this is. Lime, white nectarine, nuts, lemon zest, chamomile and aniseed. It’s crisp and fresh, has electric acidity, but also no shortage of flavour. The finish is very long and so satisfying. So bright and energetic. Cool and ‘mineral’. Unreal. And beautifully made.'' 94 Points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Font

''This is Viura. Wonderful aromatics here with fresh citrus and pear fruit as well as some richness and a hint of honey on the nose. The palate is lively, pure and mineral with lovely precision and a nice acid line. Such fruit expression. Distinctive and lovely.'' 93 Points, The Wine Anorak

''Perfumed nose with elegant, clearly etched notes of melon, Asian pear, camomile and apple blossom. The palate surprises for its focus and textural appeal, built around delicious salinity, lively acid and a robust mineral backbone. Finishes with a tail of fennel, white grapefruit zest and pear peel. A really interesting and pure take on Viura, from Rioja Alavesa.'' 92 Points, Ines Salpico, Decanter Magazine