2024 Carlos Sanchez Buradon Las Plegarias Blanco Rioja DOCa, Spain Kozlovic (Gold Medal

(Gold Medal

There is no better example to show why Chianti is still going strong after three hundred years of “official” production

It displays multiple layers

balanced by well-integrated acidity and a fine mineral touch

precise medley of concentrated red cherry and red currant fruit

2024 Carlos Sanchez Buradon Las Plegarias Blanco Rioja DOCa, Spain Kozlovic (Gold MedalThis is herbal in character, with aromas of yuzu and lemon. Precise and long on the palate, it gradually builds texture and density towards the finish where notes of stone fruit emerge. A sapid texture persists throughout, giving the wine both persistence and depth. Linear in profile, yet with impressive texture and length. This comes from a viura parcel planted in 1960. Macerated for 24 hours, pressed with a vertical press and fermented and aged in