Spain - All Spanish Wines
Spain is a land of exceptional wines, renowned for its rich winemaking heritage and diverse terroir. From robust reds to crisp whites and enticing rosés, Spain offers a captivating selection of fine wines that reflect the country's passion for winemaking.
Spain is celebrated for its red wines, with regions like Ribera del Duero and Rioja leading the way. Vineyards such as Vega Sicilia and Dominio del Águila produce iconic red wines that showcase the power, elegance, and age-worthiness for which Spanish reds are known. The country is also recognized for its white wines, with regions like Rueda and Rías Baixas standing out. Vineyards such as Martín Códax craft exceptional white wines from grapes like Verdejo and Albariño, respectively, delivering vibrant acidity, enticing aromatics, and a refreshing character. Spain's fine wines are not complete without mentioning its captivating rosés. Vineyards like Muga produce exquisite rosé wines that exhibit beautiful color, delightful aromas, and a crisp, fruity palate that perfectly complements the country's warm climate.
Indulge in the allure of Spain's fine wines and experience the exceptional quality, distinct character, and the region's dedication to crafting remarkable wines. Whether you're savoring a robust Ribera del Duero red, a vibrant Rueda white, or an enticing Rioja rosé, Spanish wines promise a journey of flavors that capture the essence of this vibrant wine country. Embrace the flavors of Spain's fine wines and discover the perfect balance of tradition, innovation, and a rich winemaking legacy. With their captivating characteristics, diverse expressions, and the legacy of Spain's winemaking heritage, these wines embody the essence of Spain's vibrant wine culture.
Spain - All Spanish Wines
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€406.38 |
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Wine Advocate (97)2017 was a low-yielding year, so I also tasted the 2018 Reserva, their flagship red wine that wants to be a representation of the village of La Aguilera—fine, serious and elegant. It's 95% Tempranillo with the remaining grapes found interplanted in their oldest vineyards at an average of 880 meters in altitude on limestone, clay and sandy soils. All the clusters ferment together with indigenous yeasts in concrete, where they are foot trodden, and malolactic was carried out very slowly (11 months) in oak barrels where the wine matured for a total of 27 months. It has a somewhat shy nose but is very elegant. The wine was recently bottled, and that can make it a little closed and subtle, and it clearly improves with air as it sits in the glass. It's still young, and the palate reveals lots of energy; the flavors are very pure and the wine precise and delineated. The tannins are very fine and provide for a chalky texture and an almost salty twist in the finish. This is very in line with the 2016. 15,250 bottle and 101 magnums produced. It was bottled in February 2021. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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€443.58 |
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Wine Advocate (96)2019 was a warm and dry low-yielding year, somewhat similar to 2015, and the 2019 Reserva could be the modern version of the 2015—a round, lush and approachable Reserva that is perfumed and fruit-driven, with spices in the background. It's a hedonist cuvée of 95% Tempranillo and 5% other grapes from some of the oldest grapes in the village. It fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts followed by a slow malolactic in 228-liter French oak barrels, mostly used, where the wine matured for 35 months. It reveals very good integration of the oak that is neatly folded into the wine. It shows the tannic structure of the 2019 vintage. 23,875 bottles and 430 magnums produced. It was bottled in September 2022. |
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Castilla y Leon | 7 | - |
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€470.02 |
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Rioja | 1 | 97 (DC) |
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€317.58 |
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Decanter (97)This dark, relatively tight-knit Rioja proves that the Gran Reserva category doesn't just indicate the supremely well-aged, relaxed and reposeful style of Rioja, but can also serve to draw drinkers' attention to outstanding wines of density and tenacity which still have a way to run along their potential ageing trajectories. Look out for dark, urgent fruits here sweetened and back-lit by cunningly angled oak, with intense, deep, fresh and searching flavours in which the 10% of Graciano seems to be working overtime. A Rioja of innate drama. |
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Rioja | 1 | 95 (DWWA) |
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€153.22 |
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Decanter World Wine Awards (95)This is an immensely satisfying mouthful of wine with sweet vanilla oak, black/red cherry fruit, cassis and blackberry scents. The palate has polished black fruit appeal, sleek oak layering, sandy-grained tannins and a pulsating refined finish. A magnificent wine that will doubtlessly develop slowly and surely. |
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Aragon | 1 | - |
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€529.43 |
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The El Escoces Volante Calatayud El Cismatico 2018 is a fascinating testament to the winemaking prowess of Scotland-born master oenologist Norrel Robertson, also known as 'The Flying Scotsman.' An exceptional expression of Garnacha, this wine radiates a vivid ruby-red hue reflecting the vibrant soils of the Calatayud region in northeastern Spain. Hand-harvested from century-old vines at 900 - 1000 metres altitude, this vintage underscores meticulous winemaking. Oak-aged for 10 months in 500 litre barrels, the El Cismatico 2018 delivers a multi-layered palate, with dark fruits, Mediterranean herb notes, and a touch of dark chocolate. Integrated tannins, delicious complexity and a well-balanced acidity make it a stunning example of modern Spanish viticulture. Whether savoured solo or paired with hearty meals, a bottle of El Escoces Volante Calatayud El Cismatico 2018 is an investment in extraordinary winemaking. |
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Aragon | 3 | - |
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€607.43 |
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From the distinguished winemaker, El Escoces Volante, comes the mature, full-bodied Calatayud El Puno Old Vine Garnacha 2016. This exquisite Spanish fine wine, made from 100% Garnacha grapes, brims with a distinctive character symbolising its origin in the historic region of Calatayud. It is the careful cultivation of vineyards, some as old as 80 years, and the minimal interventionist philosophy of the producer, that imbue this wine with its depth and complexity. Exhibiting a rich palette of garnet hues, this bold red bears the weight of seductive raspberry and black cherry aromas which artfully harmonise with notes of wild herbs and minerality. Its elegantly structured tannins and expressive, lasting finish speak to the meticulous care and wine-making prowess that has been employed. The El Escoces Volante Calatayud El Puno Old Vine Garnacha 2016 is a sublime testament to passionate wine-making and the nuanced potential of Garnacha grapes. |
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Aragon | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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€183.18 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)95% Syrah, 5% Viognier, vineyards at 950 m above sea level. Aged for 12 months in a mixture of 650- and 500-litre used French oak. Spectacular and intense dark fruit on the nose! Blackcurrant, blackberries, cassis, violets, smoke and minerality. On the palate, it is rich and deep but not massive. It has mouth-watering acidity, ripe tannins, and elegant oak integration. I find this vintage more balanced than previous ones. The wine has precise fruit expression. 2018 has been the greatest year for this wine. (FC) |
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€543.83 |
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Marvel at the opulence of El Escoces Volante Es Lo Que Hay 2018, a truly exquisite wine that resoundingly expresses the ethos of its maverick winemaker. Crafted in Aragon's mountainous region by Scottish flying viticulturist Norrel Robertson MW, this garnacha-based wine is a bewitching tribute to the rusticity the vines have survived. Adopting diligent bush vine techniques amid scarce rainfall and lofty altitudes, this wine has a bold character belying its tender nurturing. The captivating aromas of wild berries, black plums, and spice reflect an indomitable spirit steeped in stony soils and cool Spanish breezes. Aged for twenty months in 500-litre French oak barrels, El Escoces Volante Es Lo Que Hay 2018 unveils warm, silky tannins on the palate, and an untamed essence preserved by minimal intervention. This unique vintage mirrors the winemaker's staunch commitment to authenticity and character, distinguishing itself as an objet d'art among wines. |
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€324.52 |
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Experience the sumptuous complexity of the El Escoces Volante Manda Huevos Blanco 2018, a limited production Spanish white wine offering an exquisite blend of subtlety and depth. Born from the hand-harvested, rare 'La Plana' vineyard situated at the foothills of Calatayud in Spain, this magnificent wine is a testament to its land. Master cellar-man and Scotsman, Norrel Robertson - known as 'El Escoces Volante' (The Flying Scotsman) - applies his 30 years of international winemaking expertise to the cultivation of this wine, intertwining modern techniques alongside traditional practices that respect the environment. The wine embraces an authentic oakey character and richly nuanced flavours gained from 10 months of ageing in large French oak barrels. Revelling in a gorgeous golden hue, the El Escoces Volante Manda Huevos Blanco 2018 offers a unique palate of orchard fruits, honey and a subtle mineral finish. A must-try for those who appreciate quality, the experience is rounded off with elegant acidity and a lingering aftertaste. |
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Canary Islands | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€272.87 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2020 Migan is a red from La Orotava and was produced with Listán Negro grapes from the village of La Perdoma, whose ancient name was Migan. It comes from four plots—Montijo (40% of the grapes), Tío Luis (30%), La Habanera (20%) and Las Suertes (10%)—on red volcanic soils and at different altitudes, between 350 and 600 meters above sea level, where altitude defines the character of the plot. In 2020, they didn't use the San Antonio vineyard that was used in previous vintages; it has been replaced by Montijo. 2020 was an early harvest, and the grapes fermented by plot, always with indigenous yeasts, and 70% of the wine matured in neutral 500- and 600-liter oak barrels, while the wine from Tío Luis matured in concrete. The change in vineyards (they abandoned the one with more clay at lower altitude and increased in higher altitude and with less clay) has given the wine an extra kick. These wines reward time in bottle, and they need at least one year. Right now, this feels a little closed and tight, but it has great freshness and finer tannins and, in the long run, should make a better wine than the 2019. 11,500 bottles and 300 magnums were produced. It was bottled in December 2021. |
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Canary Islands | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€310.19 |
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James Suckling (98)Nervy, nicely funky, precise and mineral nose with a “protective” flintiness and an alluring peppery edge to the wild berries and pomegranate. Fine, dissolved tannins with a mealy, dusty texture, tapping into a super tangy, fresh palate full of grapefruit zest and wild berries. Really long and irresistible now, but can age. |
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Canary Islands | 1 | - |
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€589.75 |
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Canary Islands | 1 | - |
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€698.92 |
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Canary Islands | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€654.82 |
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Wine Advocate (98)There's a little more ripeness in the 2022 Táganan Parcela Margalagua, a jump in complexity and depth from the regular Táganan. It has fruit, elegance and a medium body with very fine tannins. It's very harmonious and with an ethereal quality to it. It has a combination of dry flowers, crushed rocks, herbs and always a marine whiff that makes it quite distinct. It's a very regular vineyard, but this is now a certified single-vineyard wine from the new Islas Canarias - Tenerife appellation. 1,800 bottles were filled in July 2023. |
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Canary Islands | 1 | - |
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€466.15 |
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€324.23 |
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Relinquish in the enchanting flavours of the Escoces Volante Manda Huevos Tinto 2018, a masterful creation by Norwegian oenologist Norrel Robertson, a revered 'flying Scotsman' within the Spanish wine industry. Held in high esteem, this superior garnacha originates from the sun-kissed vineyards of Calatayud, Spain. As a passionate devotee of quirky regional wine, Robertson meticulously selected magnificently mature vines of over 80 years old for this wine, to accentuate its profound depth and complexity. Exuding rich and opulent notes of dark fruits and spice, the magnificent wine offers a voluptuous aroma that lingers in the soul. Meticulously aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, this wine artfully encapsulates velvety tannins, complex acidity and a prolonged, sumptuous finish. Savour each sip of the Escoces Volante Manda Huevos Tinto 2018, a captivating embodiment of superior viticulture and winemaking genius. |
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Castilla y Leon | 6 | - |
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€798.52 |
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Delve into the vivacious complexity of the Felix Callejo Callejo Reserva Ribera del Duero 2016. Crafted in Spain's prestigious Ribera del Duero region, this distinguished offering reflects the formidable expertise of the Callejo family, who've perfect their viticulture craft over four generations. With a meticulous winemaking process rooted in organic principles, the Callejos fashion this exceptional reserve from 100% hand-harvested Tempranillo grapes. The wine is then aged for 27 months in French oak barrels, rendering an exquisite balance of intensity and elegance. The resulting flavour map is a captivating journey across notes of black fruit, oriental spices, and cocoa, underscored by hints of mineral complexity. Revel in the intensity of the palate, infused with a fusion of voluptuous fruits, aromatic herbs, and a memorable, lingering finish that sings of its robust character. There can be no doubt, the Felix Callejo Callejo Reserva Ribera del Duero 2016 is a testament to superior winemaking. |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
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€878.02 |
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As an exceptional embodiment of Spanish viticulture, the Ferrer Bobet Priorat Rojo Vv 2015 is an indulgent blend of Carignan and Grenache, handpicked from old vines rooted in the mineral-rich, slate soils of Priorat. A product of the envious marriage of tradition and innovation, Ferrer Bobet meticulously uses gravity and careful temperature control during fermentation and maceration. This, combined with 12 months in French oak barrels, imparts the wine with its impeccable structure. The captivating garnet hue ensnares the senses, while the aromatic fusion of dark chocolate, ripe blackcurrant, and cherries, intertwined with spicy undertones, offers a tantalising bouquet, leading onto a palate filled with vivid fruits, framed by polished tannins. Imbued with an ageing potential, the Ferrer Bobet Priorat Rojo Vv 2015 rewards the patient connoisseur with a rich, complex wine that elegantly unfolds over time. A refined expression of Priorat's terroir, it's a testament to Ferrer Bobet's devotion to quality and authenticity. |
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Galicia | 1 | - |
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€156.59 |
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Celebrated as an epitome of excellence, the Fillaboa Rias Baixas Albarino 2020 is a remarkable embodiment of Spanish viticulture originating from the prestigious Rias Baixas region in Galicia. This distinct single-varietal Albarino was meticulously curated by Fillaboa, a revered estate known for its commitment to maintaining indigenous varieties and implementing sustainable practices in their vineyards. The wine was produced through careful vinification in stainless steel tanks to extract maximum esseence from the low-yielding, hand-harvested grapes all while maintaining utmost integrity of the Albarino character. The result is a strikingly splendid wine with expressive aromatic profiles of citrus, stone fruits, and subtle floral hints. Upon tasting, the Fillaboa Rias Baixas Albarino 2020 reveals a harmonious balance of minerality and vibrancy, ending with a lingering finish. This wine's elegance and flavour complexity make it an impeccable pair to seafood and shellfish. An experience in a bottle that is truly unforgettable. |
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Rioja | 4 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,055.27 |
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Vinous (94)(85% tempranillo and 15% graciano) Glass-staining purple. Youthfully backward nose displays inky dark berry and plum aromas, along with licorice, espresso and dark chocolate. Then shockingly fresh and precise on the palate, offering sweet black raspberry and blueberry flavors, with powerful tannins adding structure. Coats the palate and reaches every nook and cranny of the mouth, gaining spice and cracked pepper nuances with air. As powerful as this wine is, there's an uncanny weightlessness to it that is intriguing. Finishes clean and long, with lingering spiciness. |
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Jumilla | 20 | - |
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€174.23 |
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From the scenic vineyards of Jumilla, Spain, Finca Bacara Crazy Grapes 2015 is an exquisite embodiment of winemaking excellence. Skilfully crafted from a mix of Monastrell and Syrah grapes by Finca Bacara, a reputable producer known for their attention to detail and commitment to quality, this wine offers a sublime experience for the discerning palate. Grown in nutrient-rich limestone soils, the grapes for the Finca Bacara Crazy Grapes 2015 are carefully handpicked at the precise moment of maturity. This ensures the inimitable depth of flavour and complexity that make this vintage so sought after. The wine is then meticulously aged for six months in French and American oak barrels, imbuing it with distinct layers of taste. It possesses a vibrant ruby colour with an alluring aroma of berries, overlaid with subtle hints of spice and dark chocolate. On the palate, it is perfectly balanced, offering a full-bodied, sophisticated finish that lingers delightfully. |
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Aragon | 1 | - |
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€210.78 |
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Madrid | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€435.18 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The nose of the 2016 Villages was stunning. It's a blend of Tempranillo with 9% Garnacha and 4% white Albillo from vineyards in Piquera de San Esteban, Fuentelcésped, Hontangas, Cuevas de Provanco, Quintanilla de Onésimo and Trigueros del Valle. It fermented by soil types with indigenous yeasts and some 20% full clusters (the Garnacha was 100% whole clusters) and matured in a mixture of 225-liter barriques, 600-liter demi-muids and 1,200-liter foudres for 21 months. The élevage was very respectful with the wine, which comes through as floral and terribly aromatic, ripe without excess and with a medium to full-bodied palate, pungent flavors and great length and persistence. The tannins are round and velvety, and there is a sense of integration and balance that I liked very much. 16,140 bottles and 230 magnums were filled in July 2018. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 98 (TA) |
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€295.98 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)It’s easy to forget that the first vintage of Garmón was as recent as 2014 such is the quality of the wine, but the García family’s longstanding association with the region has certainly contributed to its success Picked 10 days later than the 2017 this is my favourite release yet, combining vineyards aged between 30 and 100 years in Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla. Chalky, balanced and effortlessly refined, with notes of red berries, fennel and spice, subtle oak and thrilling freshness. A truly great Ribera. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 97 (TA) |
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€339.18 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)Eduardo García used fruit from six different villages – Anguix, Baños de Valdearados. La Aguilera, Moradillo, Quintanilla de Onésimo and Tubilla del Lago – to produce the latest vintage of this world-class red, blending their characters as an artist might mix a palette of colours. Spicy, chalky, structured yet refined, with haunting perfume, subtle oak, enviable density, energy and poise and the concentration to age. |
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Castilla y Leon | 2 | 94 (WA) |
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€474.47 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2019 Hacienda Monasterio is floral, aromatic and precise, showing good but contained ripeness, with 15% alcohol. It's a similar blend as in previous years—80% Tinto Fino, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 2% Malbec. This is the first vintage they used their new 10,000-liter oak vat, so there are more lots fermented separately and then blended to create this cuvée that shows very good balance, juiciness, concentration, structure and power but with freshness and balance. Their idea is to gradually replace the Merlot with Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, but that's going to be a slow process. They have 12 different soils classified on the property, and in 2019 they selected different soils for each wine, something that was not done in 2017; there will be more changes in this direction in the future. 182,666 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2021. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 97 (TA) |
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€558.47 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)This superb Reserva from the textbook, cooler climate 2016 vintage is one of the best young wines I have ever tasted from Carlos de la Fuente and Peter Sisseck. Marrying Tinto Fino with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 40% new wood, this comes from a parcel with a very high limestone content, which adds freshness on these warm slopes. Scented, graceful and refined, it has cassis and blackberry fruit, graceful tannins, subtle wood and a long, tapering finish. Exceptional winemaking. 2023-32 |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€455.27 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Somehow I didn't taste the 2017 Hacienda Monasterio, but I did taste the 2017 Reserva, which is quite impressive for such a challenging year in Ribera del Duero. They suffered less from the frost on the property, which is quite warm and usually frost-free. The wine has a seductive nose that combines raspberries and cranberries with herbs and flowers. It's ripe at 15% alcohol, but it does not show heat or alcohol. This is 80% to 82% Tinto Fino and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon that matured in barrel for some 20 months. It's medium to full-bodied, juicy, rich and velvety, with fine, chalky tannins. The wine really transcends the challenges of the vintage and delivers more than I expected. 35,000 bottles produced. |
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Castilla y Leon | 2 | - |
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€1,050.47 |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€320.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)2017 was a low-yielding year, so I also tasted the 2018 Reserva, their flagship red wine that wants to be a representation of the village of La Aguilera—fine, serious and elegant. It's 95% Tempranillo with the remaining grapes found interplanted in their oldest vineyards at an average of 880 meters in altitude on limestone, clay and sandy soils. All the clusters ferment together with indigenous yeasts in concrete, where they are foot trodden, and malolactic was carried out very slowly (11 months) in oak barrels where the wine matured for a total of 27 months. It has a somewhat shy nose but is very elegant. The wine was recently bottled, and that can make it a little closed and subtle, and it clearly improves with air as it sits in the glass. It's still young, and the palate reveals lots of energy; the flavors are very pure and the wine precise and delineated. The tannins are very fine and provide for a chalky texture and an almost salty twist in the finish. This is very in line with the 2016. 15,250 bottle and 101 magnums produced. It was bottled in February 2021. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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€351.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)2019 was a warm and dry low-yielding year, somewhat similar to 2015, and the 2019 Reserva could be the modern version of the 2015—a round, lush and approachable Reserva that is perfumed and fruit-driven, with spices in the background. It's a hedonist cuvée of 95% Tempranillo and 5% other grapes from some of the oldest grapes in the village. It fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts followed by a slow malolactic in 228-liter French oak barrels, mostly used, where the wine matured for 35 months. It reveals very good integration of the oak that is neatly folded into the wine. It shows the tannic structure of the 2019 vintage. 23,875 bottles and 430 magnums produced. It was bottled in September 2022. |
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Castilla y Leon | 7 | - |
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€373.00 |
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Rioja | 1 | 97 (DC) |
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€246.00 |
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Decanter (97)This dark, relatively tight-knit Rioja proves that the Gran Reserva category doesn't just indicate the supremely well-aged, relaxed and reposeful style of Rioja, but can also serve to draw drinkers' attention to outstanding wines of density and tenacity which still have a way to run along their potential ageing trajectories. Look out for dark, urgent fruits here sweetened and back-lit by cunningly angled oak, with intense, deep, fresh and searching flavours in which the 10% of Graciano seems to be working overtime. A Rioja of innate drama. |
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Rioja | 1 | 95 (DWWA) |
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€109.00 |
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Decanter World Wine Awards (95)This is an immensely satisfying mouthful of wine with sweet vanilla oak, black/red cherry fruit, cassis and blackberry scents. The palate has polished black fruit appeal, sleek oak layering, sandy-grained tannins and a pulsating refined finish. A magnificent wine that will doubtlessly develop slowly and surely. |
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Aragon | 1 | - |
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€419.00 |
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The El Escoces Volante Calatayud El Cismatico 2018 is a fascinating testament to the winemaking prowess of Scotland-born master oenologist Norrel Robertson, also known as 'The Flying Scotsman.' An exceptional expression of Garnacha, this wine radiates a vivid ruby-red hue reflecting the vibrant soils of the Calatayud region in northeastern Spain. Hand-harvested from century-old vines at 900 - 1000 metres altitude, this vintage underscores meticulous winemaking. Oak-aged for 10 months in 500 litre barrels, the El Cismatico 2018 delivers a multi-layered palate, with dark fruits, Mediterranean herb notes, and a touch of dark chocolate. Integrated tannins, delicious complexity and a well-balanced acidity make it a stunning example of modern Spanish viticulture. Whether savoured solo or paired with hearty meals, a bottle of El Escoces Volante Calatayud El Cismatico 2018 is an investment in extraordinary winemaking. |
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Aragon | 3 | - |
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€484.00 |
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From the distinguished winemaker, El Escoces Volante, comes the mature, full-bodied Calatayud El Puno Old Vine Garnacha 2016. This exquisite Spanish fine wine, made from 100% Garnacha grapes, brims with a distinctive character symbolising its origin in the historic region of Calatayud. It is the careful cultivation of vineyards, some as old as 80 years, and the minimal interventionist philosophy of the producer, that imbue this wine with its depth and complexity. Exhibiting a rich palette of garnet hues, this bold red bears the weight of seductive raspberry and black cherry aromas which artfully harmonise with notes of wild herbs and minerality. Its elegantly structured tannins and expressive, lasting finish speak to the meticulous care and wine-making prowess that has been employed. The El Escoces Volante Calatayud El Puno Old Vine Garnacha 2016 is a sublime testament to passionate wine-making and the nuanced potential of Garnacha grapes. |
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Aragon | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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€134.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)95% Syrah, 5% Viognier, vineyards at 950 m above sea level. Aged for 12 months in a mixture of 650- and 500-litre used French oak. Spectacular and intense dark fruit on the nose! Blackcurrant, blackberries, cassis, violets, smoke and minerality. On the palate, it is rich and deep but not massive. It has mouth-watering acidity, ripe tannins, and elegant oak integration. I find this vintage more balanced than previous ones. The wine has precise fruit expression. 2018 has been the greatest year for this wine. (FC) |
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€431.00 |
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Marvel at the opulence of El Escoces Volante Es Lo Que Hay 2018, a truly exquisite wine that resoundingly expresses the ethos of its maverick winemaker. Crafted in Aragon's mountainous region by Scottish flying viticulturist Norrel Robertson MW, this garnacha-based wine is a bewitching tribute to the rusticity the vines have survived. Adopting diligent bush vine techniques amid scarce rainfall and lofty altitudes, this wine has a bold character belying its tender nurturing. The captivating aromas of wild berries, black plums, and spice reflect an indomitable spirit steeped in stony soils and cool Spanish breezes. Aged for twenty months in 500-litre French oak barrels, El Escoces Volante Es Lo Que Hay 2018 unveils warm, silky tannins on the palate, and an untamed essence preserved by minimal intervention. This unique vintage mirrors the winemaker's staunch commitment to authenticity and character, distinguishing itself as an objet d'art among wines. |
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€248.00 |
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Experience the sumptuous complexity of the El Escoces Volante Manda Huevos Blanco 2018, a limited production Spanish white wine offering an exquisite blend of subtlety and depth. Born from the hand-harvested, rare 'La Plana' vineyard situated at the foothills of Calatayud in Spain, this magnificent wine is a testament to its land. Master cellar-man and Scotsman, Norrel Robertson - known as 'El Escoces Volante' (The Flying Scotsman) - applies his 30 years of international winemaking expertise to the cultivation of this wine, intertwining modern techniques alongside traditional practices that respect the environment. The wine embraces an authentic oakey character and richly nuanced flavours gained from 10 months of ageing in large French oak barrels. Revelling in a gorgeous golden hue, the El Escoces Volante Manda Huevos Blanco 2018 offers a unique palate of orchard fruits, honey and a subtle mineral finish. A must-try for those who appreciate quality, the experience is rounded off with elegant acidity and a lingering aftertaste. |
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Canary Islands | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2020 Migan is a red from La Orotava and was produced with Listán Negro grapes from the village of La Perdoma, whose ancient name was Migan. It comes from four plots—Montijo (40% of the grapes), Tío Luis (30%), La Habanera (20%) and Las Suertes (10%)—on red volcanic soils and at different altitudes, between 350 and 600 meters above sea level, where altitude defines the character of the plot. In 2020, they didn't use the San Antonio vineyard that was used in previous vintages; it has been replaced by Montijo. 2020 was an early harvest, and the grapes fermented by plot, always with indigenous yeasts, and 70% of the wine matured in neutral 500- and 600-liter oak barrels, while the wine from Tío Luis matured in concrete. The change in vineyards (they abandoned the one with more clay at lower altitude and increased in higher altitude and with less clay) has given the wine an extra kick. These wines reward time in bottle, and they need at least one year. Right now, this feels a little closed and tight, but it has great freshness and finer tannins and, in the long run, should make a better wine than the 2019. 11,500 bottles and 300 magnums were produced. It was bottled in December 2021. |
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Canary Islands | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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James Suckling (98)Nervy, nicely funky, precise and mineral nose with a “protective” flintiness and an alluring peppery edge to the wild berries and pomegranate. Fine, dissolved tannins with a mealy, dusty texture, tapping into a super tangy, fresh palate full of grapefruit zest and wild berries. Really long and irresistible now, but can age. |
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Wine Advocate (98)There's a little more ripeness in the 2022 Táganan Parcela Margalagua, a jump in complexity and depth from the regular Táganan. It has fruit, elegance and a medium body with very fine tannins. It's very harmonious and with an ethereal quality to it. It has a combination of dry flowers, crushed rocks, herbs and always a marine whiff that makes it quite distinct. It's a very regular vineyard, but this is now a certified single-vineyard wine from the new Islas Canarias - Tenerife appellation. 1,800 bottles were filled in July 2023. |
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Relinquish in the enchanting flavours of the Escoces Volante Manda Huevos Tinto 2018, a masterful creation by Norwegian oenologist Norrel Robertson, a revered 'flying Scotsman' within the Spanish wine industry. Held in high esteem, this superior garnacha originates from the sun-kissed vineyards of Calatayud, Spain. As a passionate devotee of quirky regional wine, Robertson meticulously selected magnificently mature vines of over 80 years old for this wine, to accentuate its profound depth and complexity. Exuding rich and opulent notes of dark fruits and spice, the magnificent wine offers a voluptuous aroma that lingers in the soul. Meticulously aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, this wine artfully encapsulates velvety tannins, complex acidity and a prolonged, sumptuous finish. Savour each sip of the Escoces Volante Manda Huevos Tinto 2018, a captivating embodiment of superior viticulture and winemaking genius. |
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Delve into the vivacious complexity of the Felix Callejo Callejo Reserva Ribera del Duero 2016. Crafted in Spain's prestigious Ribera del Duero region, this distinguished offering reflects the formidable expertise of the Callejo family, who've perfect their viticulture craft over four generations. With a meticulous winemaking process rooted in organic principles, the Callejos fashion this exceptional reserve from 100% hand-harvested Tempranillo grapes. The wine is then aged for 27 months in French oak barrels, rendering an exquisite balance of intensity and elegance. The resulting flavour map is a captivating journey across notes of black fruit, oriental spices, and cocoa, underscored by hints of mineral complexity. Revel in the intensity of the palate, infused with a fusion of voluptuous fruits, aromatic herbs, and a memorable, lingering finish that sings of its robust character. There can be no doubt, the Felix Callejo Callejo Reserva Ribera del Duero 2016 is a testament to superior winemaking. |
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As an exceptional embodiment of Spanish viticulture, the Ferrer Bobet Priorat Rojo Vv 2015 is an indulgent blend of Carignan and Grenache, handpicked from old vines rooted in the mineral-rich, slate soils of Priorat. A product of the envious marriage of tradition and innovation, Ferrer Bobet meticulously uses gravity and careful temperature control during fermentation and maceration. This, combined with 12 months in French oak barrels, imparts the wine with its impeccable structure. The captivating garnet hue ensnares the senses, while the aromatic fusion of dark chocolate, ripe blackcurrant, and cherries, intertwined with spicy undertones, offers a tantalising bouquet, leading onto a palate filled with vivid fruits, framed by polished tannins. Imbued with an ageing potential, the Ferrer Bobet Priorat Rojo Vv 2015 rewards the patient connoisseur with a rich, complex wine that elegantly unfolds over time. A refined expression of Priorat's terroir, it's a testament to Ferrer Bobet's devotion to quality and authenticity. |
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Celebrated as an epitome of excellence, the Fillaboa Rias Baixas Albarino 2020 is a remarkable embodiment of Spanish viticulture originating from the prestigious Rias Baixas region in Galicia. This distinct single-varietal Albarino was meticulously curated by Fillaboa, a revered estate known for its commitment to maintaining indigenous varieties and implementing sustainable practices in their vineyards. The wine was produced through careful vinification in stainless steel tanks to extract maximum esseence from the low-yielding, hand-harvested grapes all while maintaining utmost integrity of the Albarino character. The result is a strikingly splendid wine with expressive aromatic profiles of citrus, stone fruits, and subtle floral hints. Upon tasting, the Fillaboa Rias Baixas Albarino 2020 reveals a harmonious balance of minerality and vibrancy, ending with a lingering finish. This wine's elegance and flavour complexity make it an impeccable pair to seafood and shellfish. An experience in a bottle that is truly unforgettable. |
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Rioja | 4 | 94 (VN) |
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Vinous (94)(85% tempranillo and 15% graciano) Glass-staining purple. Youthfully backward nose displays inky dark berry and plum aromas, along with licorice, espresso and dark chocolate. Then shockingly fresh and precise on the palate, offering sweet black raspberry and blueberry flavors, with powerful tannins adding structure. Coats the palate and reaches every nook and cranny of the mouth, gaining spice and cracked pepper nuances with air. As powerful as this wine is, there's an uncanny weightlessness to it that is intriguing. Finishes clean and long, with lingering spiciness. |
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From the scenic vineyards of Jumilla, Spain, Finca Bacara Crazy Grapes 2015 is an exquisite embodiment of winemaking excellence. Skilfully crafted from a mix of Monastrell and Syrah grapes by Finca Bacara, a reputable producer known for their attention to detail and commitment to quality, this wine offers a sublime experience for the discerning palate. Grown in nutrient-rich limestone soils, the grapes for the Finca Bacara Crazy Grapes 2015 are carefully handpicked at the precise moment of maturity. This ensures the inimitable depth of flavour and complexity that make this vintage so sought after. The wine is then meticulously aged for six months in French and American oak barrels, imbuing it with distinct layers of taste. It possesses a vibrant ruby colour with an alluring aroma of berries, overlaid with subtle hints of spice and dark chocolate. On the palate, it is perfectly balanced, offering a full-bodied, sophisticated finish that lingers delightfully. |
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Madrid | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (95)The nose of the 2016 Villages was stunning. It's a blend of Tempranillo with 9% Garnacha and 4% white Albillo from vineyards in Piquera de San Esteban, Fuentelcésped, Hontangas, Cuevas de Provanco, Quintanilla de Onésimo and Trigueros del Valle. It fermented by soil types with indigenous yeasts and some 20% full clusters (the Garnacha was 100% whole clusters) and matured in a mixture of 225-liter barriques, 600-liter demi-muids and 1,200-liter foudres for 21 months. The élevage was very respectful with the wine, which comes through as floral and terribly aromatic, ripe without excess and with a medium to full-bodied palate, pungent flavors and great length and persistence. The tannins are round and velvety, and there is a sense of integration and balance that I liked very much. 16,140 bottles and 230 magnums were filled in July 2018. |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)It’s easy to forget that the first vintage of Garmón was as recent as 2014 such is the quality of the wine, but the García family’s longstanding association with the region has certainly contributed to its success Picked 10 days later than the 2017 this is my favourite release yet, combining vineyards aged between 30 and 100 years in Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla. Chalky, balanced and effortlessly refined, with notes of red berries, fennel and spice, subtle oak and thrilling freshness. A truly great Ribera. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 97 (TA) |
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€264.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)Eduardo García used fruit from six different villages – Anguix, Baños de Valdearados. La Aguilera, Moradillo, Quintanilla de Onésimo and Tubilla del Lago – to produce the latest vintage of this world-class red, blending their characters as an artist might mix a palette of colours. Spicy, chalky, structured yet refined, with haunting perfume, subtle oak, enviable density, energy and poise and the concentration to age. |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2019 Hacienda Monasterio is floral, aromatic and precise, showing good but contained ripeness, with 15% alcohol. It's a similar blend as in previous years—80% Tinto Fino, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 2% Malbec. This is the first vintage they used their new 10,000-liter oak vat, so there are more lots fermented separately and then blended to create this cuvée that shows very good balance, juiciness, concentration, structure and power but with freshness and balance. Their idea is to gradually replace the Merlot with Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, but that's going to be a slow process. They have 12 different soils classified on the property, and in 2019 they selected different soils for each wine, something that was not done in 2017; there will be more changes in this direction in the future. 182,666 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2021. |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)This superb Reserva from the textbook, cooler climate 2016 vintage is one of the best young wines I have ever tasted from Carlos de la Fuente and Peter Sisseck. Marrying Tinto Fino with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 40% new wood, this comes from a parcel with a very high limestone content, which adds freshness on these warm slopes. Scented, graceful and refined, it has cassis and blackberry fruit, graceful tannins, subtle wood and a long, tapering finish. Exceptional winemaking. 2023-32 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Somehow I didn't taste the 2017 Hacienda Monasterio, but I did taste the 2017 Reserva, which is quite impressive for such a challenging year in Ribera del Duero. They suffered less from the frost on the property, which is quite warm and usually frost-free. The wine has a seductive nose that combines raspberries and cranberries with herbs and flowers. It's ripe at 15% alcohol, but it does not show heat or alcohol. This is 80% to 82% Tinto Fino and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon that matured in barrel for some 20 months. It's medium to full-bodied, juicy, rich and velvety, with fine, chalky tannins. The wine really transcends the challenges of the vintage and delivers more than I expected. 35,000 bottles produced. |
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