Showing a vivid, intense cherry colour in the glass, it opens with a complex, elegant nose dominated by red and black fruit with delicate spicy touches in the background.
On the palate it immediately offers a tasty, fresh and expressive fruit filled mouthful with great balance. It is powerful and delicate throughout, with a long persistent finish with silky tannins staying on in the mouth.
This 100% Tempranillo (called Tinta Fina locally) from 20-60 year old vines at a high altitude around 900 metres, is aged in 500 litre barrels for 12 months and then refined in concrete tanks. The 2020 vintage had a higher than average rainfall, but careful control in the vineyards (the highest in each section!) to achieve the best fruit was rewarded with ideal maturity at September harvest.
The Wine Critics also think it's a lovely wine!
94 Points Tim Atkin
94 Points Penin Guide
93 Points James Suckling.com
93 Points Wine Enthusiast
93 Points Decanter
Alc. Vol. 15%
Last Tasted: December 2024