This may already be five-plus years old, but the lucent light color and bright mix of briny stone fruit, resiny oak, bees wax and spice aromas seem young. This barrel-aged Viura is resiny feeling on the surface but surfs on a stream of zesty acidity. Savory oak, lees, dried papaya and citrus flavors finish long and layered; drink Rioja's answer to white Burgundy through 2035. MICHAEL SCHACHNER

A lucid light gold color suggests elegance, as does a pure nose controlled by lemon aromas and oak grain. In the mouth, this Viura is lemony, acidic and elegant. Resiny oak leads tart apple and vanilla flavors to a woody, smoky finish, while integral citric acidity ensures that this will age well through 2028. MICHAEL SCHACHNER

Aromas of wood grain, vanilla, butter and fino Sherry are elegant and attractive for this style of white Rioja. On the palate, this oak-aged Viura is smooth, while creamy flavors of oak, apricot and peach excel. A smooth finish with plenty of vanilla and core acidity indicates this will age well for another 10 years. MICHAEL SCHACHNER