5V
The beauty of blending is that the combination of the five white varieties Mendoza works can often show better than the individual parts, as is again the case with the 2019 5V, which felt more complete, nuanced, deep and harmonious than any of its components.
Showing aromas of saffron and wild herbs, it's a creamy, complex, hauntingly oaked delight, with a spine of acidity and thrilling freshness and minerality.
All varieties used by Abel Mendoza are indigenous to Rioja. In 2009, they decided to do a blend of all five white varieties they grew. The first blend was 20% of each, but this was later adjusted to a taste-based decision.
The wine is called 5V because at the time, Tempranillo Blanco and Torrontés were not allowed to be put on the label by the Consejo Regulador of Rioja.
Accolades
2019
95 points - Robert Parker
95 points - Tim Atkin MW
2018
95 points - Robert Parker
2017
94 points - Robert Parker
2016
94+ points - Robert Parker
Tasting Notes
Complex nose of green apple with integrated oak. A fine thread of salinity woven between the fruit makes this really outstanding.
Winemaking Notes
When creating the blend, the proportions are decided based on quality and quantity. Their philosophy is not one of taking the best fruit for the blend or for the single-varietals. Rather, the decision is made on desired characteristics and what they are looking to show in the wines. Structure, acid, fruit, aromatics etc.
Sometimes the blend is done at the juice stage (if the vintage has allowed for similar ripening times) and sometimes the blend is done after fermentation. Similar to the single-varietals, the wine spends 5 - 6 months in new French oak barrels.
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2020 2019Shelf Talkers
Non Vintage 95 Points - Robert Parker| Producer | Abel Mendoza |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Appellation | DOCa Rioja |
| Type | White |
| Variety | Blend |
| Blend | Garnacha/Grenache Blanc, Malvasia , Tempranillo Blanco, Torrontes, Viura/Macabeo |
| Features | Family-owned, Sustainable, Vegan Friendly |
| Closure | Cork |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Case Size | 6 Bottles |
