This 1990 White Tondonia Reserva was tasted at a dinner I organized for
the Hong Kong Public Hospital Cardiologists Association. a 21 year old wine is
not what anyone drinks on a daily basis, and for a white wine, it is very
unusual. Most white wines are appreciated for their fresh fruitiness and
although a number such as revered white Burgundies as well as grand Rieslings
improve with age.
The traditional style for Rioja is well oaked (both red and white) and old
white Rioja is an acquired taste much appreciated by some. As for this wine,
some of those present prefer more fruit and less oak. My notes said
"golden yellow, with woody vanilla nose. It was slightly sweet with some
fruit and wood notes on the palate with acid becoming prominent in mid palate,
persisting to finish." Fairly good for a 21 year old!
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