Straw color with intense aromas of dried apricot, salted lemon, pineapple, smoked nuts and hay. It’s medium-bodied with fresh acidity and a concentrated, smoky and umami palate. Salty and richly flavored, yet with a fresh feel, despite being such an old release. JS
The 1983 Conde de los Andes Blanco showed a golden color and a fully developed nose with hints of quince, asparagus, honey and pollen, recognizable as old, aged Rioja. The palate revealed quite good freshness, some austerity and a pleasant bitterness in the finish. This is a curiosity, and the price reflects its age and scarcity. At the time, the grapes were picked relatively early to keep acidity, and the wine has a moderate 12% alcohol. RP