Alvaro Loza Contacto 2023

Our Tasting Note:  Pale orange color. Pronounced nose, really attractive reduction, fresh mineral notes, very subtle notes of oxidation, Ranier cherry, sweet mandarin citrus and fresh white orchard fruits, very complex. The palate is med/med+ bodied, some nice weight that builds on the mid-palate into the persistent, fresh, and long finale. Amazing, one of the best orange wines I have ever tasted!  The winemaking is SO GOOD, this reminds me of a Burgundy in how the minerality and reduction comes off in the aromas. I rarely score anything, but this is easily (93-95) points for me, I think the WA just got this wrong with their score below, the note is mostly where I am except the clove things is just not there for me).92pts Wine AdvocateDrink Date: 2025 - 2029The white 2023 Contacto was produced with Viura grapes, and they were picked very early because it was a very warm year. It fermented in contact with the skins and stems for 28 days, then matured in 228- and 350-liter oak barrels fo