• Bottle of white wine - text on label reads Abel Mendoza Malvasia Rioja, 2023. Yellow & white label with abstract floral design. Yellowy-orange enclosure. All set against white background.
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Abel Mendoza Malvasia

Abel Mendoza

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Abel Mendoza Malvasía - Rioja DOCa, Spain

Producer's Notes:

From vineyards over 35 years old located in the Sonsierra. The grapes are hand-harvested and selected at the winery. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. The colours are yellow hues with green reflections, with fresh aromas with hints of citrus and herbs, and a fruity, refreshing, balanced, and persistent taste.

What We Say:

A beautifully expressive white from Abel Mendoza & Maite Fernández in San Vicente de la Sonsierra in Rioja Alta. Made from 100% Malvasía, this wine highlights a traditional Rioja grape once common but now rarely bottled on its own. The wine is fermented in new French oak barrels and aged on its lees for around five months, adding texture and subtle spice while preserving the fruit's purity. The nose shows elegant aromas of pear, quince, peach and citrus, with subtle floral and lightly smoky notes from oak ageing. On the palate, it is textured and structured, combining ripe orchard fruit with vibrant acidity and a gentle hint of vanilla before a long, refined finish.


Grape Varietal: Malvasía

Style: White - Dry, medium-to-full-bodied, rich, textured, dense

Alcohol: 13.5%

Drink window: Now–2030

Perfect for: Seafood, grilled fish, Iberian ham, poultry dishes, creamy rice or pasta

Critic Scores:

93 points - Tim Atkin MW

92+ points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 


Textured, aromatic and quietly complex - a beautiful expression of Rioja Malvasía from one of the region’s most meticulous small producers.