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Gourmet Magazine 96 points. 200 Monges Gran Reserva  is a red wine produced by  Bodegas Vinícola Real  in a small winery situated in the town of Albelda de Iregua in the D.O. La Rioja. This wine is a blend of varieties; Tempranillo (85%), Graciano (10%) and Garnacha (5%) which are grown from 45-year-old vines. The harvest is done by hand and the grapes are transported to the winery in small 15kg boxes which prevents any possibility of the grapes being squashed. 200 Monges Gran Reserva  is fermented for 13 days in conical French Allier wooden vats at a temperature between 25 to 30 degrees. After that there is a 28...

Decanter Magazine 94 points. Winery Note: It is a blend of Tempranillo (85%),Graciano (10%) and Garnacha (5%) grape varieties which are grown from very old vines. The harvest is done by hand and the grapes are transported to the winery in small 15kg boxes which ensures that they are not damaged before they reach the winery. The grapes are destemmed before fermentation and then placed in Allier wood vats for 11 days at a temperature between 24 to 28 degrees. They stay with their skins for an additional 25 days which contributes to the wines fine tannins and the final colour which lasts for a long time. The winery applies a daily pumping of...

Guide Penin 93 points. A blend of  Tempranillo  (85%), Graciano  (10%) and  Garnacha  (5%) grape varieties which are grown from very old vines. The harvest is done by hand and the grapes are transported to the winery in small 15kg boxes which ensures that they are not damaged before they reach the winery. The grapes are destemmed before fermentation and then placed in Allier wood vats for 11 days at a temperature between 24 to 28 degrees. They stay with their skins for an additional 25 days which contributes to the wines fine tannins and the final colour which lasts for a long time.   The winery applies a daily...

Tim Atkin MW 95 points. 200 Monges Selección Especial Reserva  is an exquisite wine from  La Rioja , crafted by  Bodegas Vinícola Real  in their quaint winery nestled in the town of Albelda de Iregua. This is a single-varietal wine made from the Tempranillo grape, meticulously selected from the winery's finest vineyards. The vines, averaging around 50 years of age, yield exceptionally low quantities of fruit, which ensures the remarkable quality of the grapes. The harvest is conducted entirely by hand, and the grapes are transported to the winery in diminutive 8 kg boxes, guaranteeing that the fruit...

Grape varieties Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Winemaking and ageing: Pre-fermentation maceration for 24 hours at 8oC to obtain a good aromatic extraction. Alcoholic fermentation at 27oC with selected yeasts, with a period of 18days to obtain a good concentration. For this wine, only the bleeding (drop by drop) wine is used. Ageing for 12 months in oak barrels, American and French. Colour: Deep ruby red colour. Nose: Fruit aromas like cassis, ripe black cherries and figs with hints of vanilla, coco- nut, cocoa and cinnamon from the barrel ageing. Palate: Balanced on the palate, with a good structure and a supple fruit finish...

Decanter World Wine awards 97 points. Trophy Best Value Focussed herbal, wild black fruit and tobacco nose. The youthful palate is poised and approachable with a soft texture, high tannins and brisk acidity. It has an intensity of flavour in the mouth and an energetic, impressively long, finish. A very accomplished expression of Graciano. The value here is superb! 97 points.     "For a red for your barbecue burgers, grab Agramont Graciano 2021 which is as scented as a punnet of wild strawberries and raspberries, juicy and silky with a lithe yet firm streak, it’ll handle rubs, relishes and marinades a charm....

Wine Enthusiast 93 points. Made with Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has a bouquet of black currant, pomegranate, baking spice and coffee. A web of silky tannins encases flavors of black cherry, blackberry preserves, milk chocolate, aniseed, marjoram and lavender that endure into a pleasing finish.   Grape varieties Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaking and ageing: Ageing in oak barrels for 24 months. After the barrel ageing, bottle ageing for 36 months. Colour: Intense dark cherry red colour. Nose: Aromas of cherry liqueur and ripe fig paste. Very persistent dark chocolate with isolated notes of...

Decanter WWA 93 points. James Suckling 91 points. Grape varieties Tempranillo Winemaking and ageing: Preparation (including used yeasts): Manual harvest, with a process of semi-freezing of grapes, passing through selection tables and cold maceration at 4oC for 24 hours. Alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts ata a temperature of 28oC for 7 days. Maceration post-fermentation for 14 days. The vats period is 22 days in total. The wine realted to this selection is only to Vine de Gota. Ageing in oak barrels for 14 months, French and American oak. Bottle aged for 22months. Colour: Deep cherry red colour. Nose: Aromas of ripe and black...

WA 98 The impressive 1927 Pedro Ximenez Solera, from a Solera begun nearly 80 years ago, boasts a dark amber color as well as an extraordinary nose of creme brulee, liquefied nuts, marmalade, and maple syrup. Huge and viscous, yet neither cloyingly sweet nor heavy, it is a profound effort priced unbelievably low. It is meant to be drunk alone at the end of a meal.Drink now through 2050, or even longer. RPJ Nov 2015. #95

The Ànima Negra winery is a relatively new winery, which was founded in 1994 with the idea of making quality wines yet remaining faithful to the character of the island by using local varieties in their processes. Ànima Negra is a purely Mallorcan blend, consisting of  Callet, Mantonegro and Fogoneu varieties , along with a small percentage of  Syrah .  AN/2  is aged for 13 months in barrels of French and American oak.   #ANIMA    

Wine Advocate  97 Points, Luis Gutiérrez, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The new red blend 2020 Alma Contador is going to be sold mostly through the négociants from Bordeaux. It was produced with grapes from three vineyards in San Vicente de la Sonsierra at different altitudes and is a blend of Tempranillo with 8% Garnacha with limited yields because of mildew. It matured in new French barriques for 20 months. He wanted a more classical image and perhaps a more classical profile of wine. It's perfumed and floral, with notes of aromatic herbs, a little balsamic and quite showy, with very fine tannins and...

Wine Enthusiast 93 points. "Medium deep ruby red with an aged rim. Traditional long oak-aged aromas in a pure style with plum, cherry, dried herbs, tobacco, and oak-derived vanilla and spice. Soft and supple texture with good volume, a fine level of freshness with supple and complex red fruit flavours and a long lingering finish."   #Franco

Bodegas Franco-Españolas  was born in 1890 as the union between France and Spain at a peak moment in Rioja, when the French came to the region trying to replace their vineyards devastated by the phylloxera disease. It was the origin of the “fino wines of Rioja”. In 2015 the winery celebrated its 125th anniversary and in 2016,  Borja Eguizábal  assumes management, giving way to the third generation of the Eguizábal family as owners of the winery. We met with Borja at the family's Ribera del Duero estate (Valparaiso) where we got an unexpected insight into the extraordinary...

Is this the world's most underpriced wine? Definitely a top contender. 93 points Wine Enthusiast. Bodegas Franco-Españolas  was born in 1890 as the union between France and Spain at a peak moment in Rioja, when the French came to the region trying to replace their vineyards devastated by the phylloxera disease. It was the origin of the “fino wines of Rioja”. In 2015 the winery celebrated its 125th anniversary and in 2016,  Borja Eguizábal  assumes management, giving way to the third generation of the Eguizábal family as owners of the winery. We met with Borja at the family's Ribera...

  Wine Enthusiast 92 points. Dark core and a ruby hue/rim. Pure nose with red fruity and floral aromas, a hint of oak-derived spiciness. Good volume and weight with a supple texture, rounded tannin and fresh backbone of acidity, a slighly aged complexity with sweet fruit flavours leading to a long lingering finish.   #Franco

Ratings and Awards for the 2022 : 97/100 Mejor Pinot Noir de España, Guía SEVI 2024 94+/100 Guía Wine Up 2025 94/100 Guía Vivir el Vino 2025 Previous Awards : SEVI 2019 wine guide 99/100 The best Pinot Noir wine in Spain SMU 2019 wine guide 93/100 The best Pinot noir wine in Spain The best pinot noir in Spain Intervinos 2019 wine guide 93/100     Tasting note Colour:  Red Cherry with violet hues. Aroma:  Intense aroma of French oak and mature fruits such as cherry, cassis, liquorices... Taste:  Full bodied, velvety and elegant, mature red berry fruits with a background of toffee that...

Penin Guide 95 points. Previous awards : 96/100 El País 2016, 2017, 2018 y 2019 wine yearbook 97/100 SEVI 2019 wine guide Grape variety Bobal, Cabernet, Merlot & Shiraz. Tasting note Colour:  Intense deep red. Aroma:  Powerful and elegant aroma presents great diversity of shades with a background of red ripe fruit on a very well integrated wood that gives complexity and distinction to the wine. Taste:  Majestic, velvety and silky touches, slipping through the mouth with density, noticing the mature, well cured tannin with oak. Very long and harmonious finish.  

96/100 Guía SEVI 2024 94/100 Guía Vivir el vino 2025 17/20 Jancis Robinson. A blend of chardoonay and pinot noir. Tasting note Colour:  Intense golden yellow. Aroma:  Very high intensity, aromas of white fruit recalling ripe, with nuances of pastries and dried fruit with a light background of vanilla. Taste:  Powerful, creamy, with much breadth and complexity in the mouth that gives a balanced acidity and a long finish. We pick the best grapes from low yielding vines from our own vineyards of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which have just 3.500 plants per hectare. The grapes are collected in special boxes, each one...

Sevi Wine Guide 98 points and Best Spanish Cava Rose, 2019 Penin Guide Best Spanish Cava Rose, 2021. Mejor Cava de España, AEPEV 2024 97/100 Mejor Cava Rosado de España. Guía SEVI 2024 94+/100 Guía Wine Up 2025. Tasting note Colour:  Pale Pink gold. Aroma:  Powerful, high intensity, recalling red fruits aromas mixed with nuts and a hint of toast vanilla. Taste:  Spacious with creamy touch, reminding cherry mature skin over a light scent of vanilla and spices. Acidity balanced and very long finish.   We pick the best grapes from low yielding vines from our own vineyards of Pinot Noir, which...

Regarded as one of the very best Cavas produced. 97/100 Guía SEVI 2024 94+/100 Guía Wine Up 2025 94/100 Miquel Hudin 2024 94/100 Guía ADN Verema 2025 Tantum Ergo Vintage Sparking White Wine Tradional Method, D.O. Cava. Grape variety Chardonnay & Pinot (Blanc de Noir). Region D.O.P. Cava. Continental climate with Mediterranean influences. Chalky-Clay Soils Tasting note Colour:  Lemon golden yellow. Aroma:  Very high intensity, with great complexity and elegance, with hints of fruit mature, dried fruit and a background of vanilla and butter. Taste:  Very creamy, full and elegant with splendid, final...

James Suckling 94 points. TASTING NOTE  This wine is intense garnet in colour with ruby hues. On the nose, there are complex aromas of ripe plum, blackberry and blackcurrant combining with layers of cocoa, sweet spice and tobacco notes. This wine exhibits an earthy minerality, a common characteristic of wines made from grapes sourced from the low yielding ‘Viña Lanciano’ estate. This wine has a long, lingering finish. LAN a Mano  is produced from the varieties  Tempranillo  (85%),  Mazuelo  (10%) and  Graciano  (5%). The grapes originate from old vines of about 35 years old from Pago...

Tim Atkin MW 92 points. Lan D-12  homages an old La Rioja tradition. In the past, the cellar masters of the region used to keep the best wines for the personal consumption of the winemaking and vineyard crew. At Bodegas Lan, the top quality wines were vinified in  Depósito nª12  (diposit 12), hence the name of this  Spanish red wine . Made solely from Tempranillo, this  red wine from La Rioja  is sourced from three plots of vines, aged 30 to 45 years, with clay-limestone soils. They are situated in the villages of Vinaspre, El Cortijo and San Vicente de la Sonsierra. After...

The barrels used to make LAN 7 METROS come from a few Spanish oak specimens, selected for their exceptional growth, with at least 7 metres of trunk clear of branches and knots. A new wine that seeks to find a perfect balance between fruit and oak, bringing new nuances and aromas. GRAPE VARIETIES: 100% Tempranillo. VINEYARDS: “La Canoca” – 5 ha and 45 years old – located in the highest part of San Vicente de la Sonsierra (Rioja Alta) and “Paulejas” – 2.8 ha and 38 years old - in Viñaspre (Rioja Alavesa). WINEMAKING: Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks with very little...

LAN Reserva spent In hybrid barrels, staves of American oak and tops of French oak, for at least 20 months, followed by 18 months in bottle. Don't keep this Reserva for a special occasion that might never arrive. GRAPE VARIETIES: 95% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo VINEYARDS: Selected grapes from 25 years old vines coming from parcels located in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. WINEMAKING: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of no more than 26ºC so as not to lose the aromas from the grapes. Maceration for 3 weeks with pumping over to achieve a good extraction of colour. AGEING: 18 months in hybrid barrels of...

  Tim Atkin 93 points.   TASTING NOTE  This wine is intense garnet in colour with ruby hues. On the nose, there are complex aromas of ripe plum, blackberry and blackcurrant combining with layers of cocoa, sweet spice and tobacco notes. This wine exhibits an earthy minerality, a common characteristic of wines made from grapes sourced from the low yielding ‘Viña Lanciano’ estate. This wine has a long, lingering finish. LAN a Mano  is produced from the varieties  Tempranillo  (85%),  Mazuelo  (10%) and  Graciano  (5%). The grapes originate from old vines of about 35 years...

Magazine Gourmets 94 points. 8000 from Marqués de Burgos is a very exclusive wine from the DO Ribera del Duero. Made by the well-known LAN wineries. A wine of artisan selection and production that was born in 2009 from 8,000 old vines located in four small plots with very low productions. Located in the oldest area of ​​the entire DO Ribera del Duero. Singular and elegant, 100% Tempranillo is aged for 16 months in French oak barrels and a further 12 months in the bottle.

James Suckling 94 points. "A deep and ambitiously structured Rioja with an array of fresh blue and black fruit, as well as classy oak spices and sandalwood. Full bodied and juicy, loaded with polished tannins, but the fruit core remains dry and elegant without superfluous sweetness. Ending long and spicy. A little tight and monolithic now, so give it a year or two to evolve and soften more. Heavy bottle! Drink from 2024." JS. Culmen Reserva is a classic of both the LAN cellar and La Rioja. Culmen Reserva is made from the  Tempranillo (85%) and Graciano  (15%) varieties. The grapes come from a rigorous selection of vines...

Cherry red colour with an intense bouquet red and black fruit and a hint of vanilla. Well-balanced with a rich ripe fruit character and warm finish.   #LAN

James Suckling 92 points. Lan Gran Reserva 2017  is a mature red wine, with an intense garnet red colour and ruby rim. The nose is intense, with aromas of ripe black fruit, figs and raisins. Intense smoky and spicy notes. The palate is harmonious and balanced, with pleasant tannins. Long finish, with ripe fruit and spices. Crafted from vines of more than 40 years of age,  LAN Gran Reserva spent 28 months in hybrid American and French oak barrels, followed by a minimum of 36 months of rounding in the bottle in our cellar. This is our way of paying homage to the passage of time, patience and expertise. Elegant and subtle, it fully...

"Bright, ripe cherry red. Intense and complex in aromas. Aromas of ripe red fruit, enveloped in white flowers, almond blossom and broom. Touches of cinnamon and resinous notes. Velvety on the attack, smooth and delicate. It is elegant, balanced and harmonious on the palate. A long finish, leaving a pleasant aftertaste." -  Bodegas Lan This wine is intense garnet in colour. Aromas of juicy strawberries, cherries and blackberries are married with notes of vanilla and spices from oak ageing and subtle earthy hints from bottle age. The palate is exceptionally well-structured, with velvety tannins and a vibrant acidity which...

James Suckling 92 points.   "Blackberries, dark plums and touches of pine cones, hazelnuts and chocolate on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate, with a mouthful of melted, powdery tannins. Lengthy finish to close. Still structured, and the oak spice and creaminess are evident. Drinkable now, but better in two more years. Tasted June 2024."     Viña Lanciano Reserva  is a red wine from  Rioja  produced by the  Lan winery . It is a wine blend made up of the  Tempranillo  (80%) and  Mazuelo  (20%) varieties. The harvest is done manually on the Viña...

LAN Xtrème Organic is the extreme manifestation of the LAN philosophy in terms of respect for the raw materials. A wine made with minimal intervention from the outset, the result of a selection of vines from the Ecological Mantible parcel, named as such due to its proximity to the Roman Mantible Bridge. GRAPE VARIETIES: 100% Tempranillo with organic certification.  VINEYARDS: Mantible Ecológico, a 5-hectare parcel on the Viña Lanciano estate. 400 metres above sea level with terrain sloping down in a East-West direction. Sandy loam soils with an abundance of small and medium-sized pebbles.  WINEMAKING: After...

DO Mancuelo   Wine Advocate 93 points. The 2021 La Xara is the latest bottled vintage of their pure Garnacha from a vineyard that benefited from the extra rain from the year and ripened slowly to perfection. They think they achieved more Garnacha typicity here but keeping the freshness and fluidity. It's only 12.5% alcohol and has a mellow 3.6 pH and five grams of acidity. The full clusters fermented in 4,500-liter oak vats with indigenous yeasts and matured in 600-liter barrel and 10,000-liter oak vats with the fine lees for seven months. This is austere and serious, with a reticent nose, contained ripeness and a sharp and mineral...

Gold Medal Challenge International Du Vin 2018 France. Gold Medal, Mundus Vini 2018. Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Tempranillo 15% from 35 year old vines. Aging is done in oak barriques for around 30 months, giving a fine structure and complex aromas. Later, the wine is aged in bottle for 5 years giving a unique bouquet. Needs time to open in the glass, complex aromas of liquorice, leather and spices, high intensity. On the palate it is well balanced, powerful and delicate, extraordinary quality and fresh afterpalate.

Wine Enthusiast 94 points ...."possibly the best Merlot in Spain." (2017 Vintage) Trophy, DO NAVARRA, Best Red. 2019. Gold 2022, Bacchus Wine. Premium old vine fruit, matured in 100% new French oak. An absolutely delicious wine at a price which defies credulity. This one is a gem. Description: Our vineyard “Deyo” is named after the old Castle of Monjardin, it grows extraordinary Merlot. Aged for 14 months in new French Barriques. It has a deep ruby color and intense aroma of fruits. It is rounded, well structured with flavors of liquorices and cocoa. Grape: 100% Merlot Vineyard: Deyo, 32 years old Terroir: Clay...

From the vineyard to the bottle, these wines are to stay alive for years. They express the highest quality of the best vineyards elaborated in an excellent way. This selection of wines aged in barrels and in bottles slowly, result in very special wines of a unique character. Vineyard: Los Carasoles Composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Tempranillo, Los Carasoles, is a sun-oriented vineyard planted in 1985. It produces exceptional quality grapes. The soil is calcareous and enjoys a lot of depth that allows it to obtain abundant nutrients and moisture. Altitude of 475 mt. It was harvested at the end of October, presenting a perfect...

Red wine Aged in wood. 6 months in French oak barrels. Castillo de Monjardín Garnacha Viñas Viejas La Cantera 2022 is a succulent red wine. On the nose, it reveals fresh aromas of red fruits such as strawberries and cherries, accompanied by a subtle hint of raspberries. On the palate, it stands out for its fruity flavour and smooth texture, with a balanced acidity that makes it very pleasant to drink. It is an easy-to-enjoy wine, perfect for those seeking a fresh and approachable red.

Gold, Mundial Canada 2022. Gold Medal IWC 2023. One of the few Pinot Noir grown in Spain from “El Cerezo” vineyard that is 30 years old. From a high altitude, it has a delicate ruby color. On the palate is very elegant, well balanced with flavors of red berries. Aged for 6 months in oak barriques gives nice aromas of vanilla and toast tannins. Grape Variety:  100 % Pinot Noir   Vineyard:  “ El Cerezo “ ( 30 years, 650 mtrs )

Red wine from our vineyards in the Ribera Alta of Navarra.Raised for 185 days in selectec oak barrels. It is a great wine, with a balanced palate and elegant bouquet. Grape Variety: Tempranillo and Garnacha Viñedo: Ribera Alta de Navarra Aging: 6 months in oak barrels Alcohol: 13,5 % Recomendation: Red and roasted meats, sausages. PREVIOUS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS Gold Medal 2019 Challenge International Du Vin France Gold Medal 2019 Bacchus Spain Gold Medal 2018 Mundus Vini Germany

Top Gold Medal, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 2021. Gold Medal, Bacchus Wine Competition Spain, 2022. Made using methode champenoise from chardonnay and grenache grapes, this sparkling pinkster is a giant killer. Super impressive wine that got everyone's attention when it took out the Top Gold in the sparkling wine category in the Concours Mondial.

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Wine Advocate tasting note: The village red from Venta del Moro is the 2020 Delmoro produced with 70% Garnacha and 30% Syrah from 15- to 40-year-old vineyards. The grapes fermented separately with 50% full clusters in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts. The Garnacha matured in stainless steel, and the Syrah was racked into concrete for malolactic and five months' aging. It has 13% alcohol and very good freshness. This has an amazing Mediterranean profile, showy, juicy, aromatic and rich without being heavy. The tannins are fine, and the finish is dry and long. It's easy to drink but not banal, for all consumers, wine savvy or...

Wine Advocate 93 points. Juan António Ponce told me 2021 is one of those vintages when you realize in wine you never know everything... He thinks the 2021 Clos Lojen is the most complete vintage ever for this wine, with unusual freshness (despite "normal" parameters like a pH of 3.7 and five grams of acidity) and 12% alcohol. It's intense and has varietal Bobal typicity with good weight. It fermented in 4,500-liter oak vats with 100% full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in 4,500-, 10,000- and 15,000-liter French oak vats for six months. This is sharp and austere, with lower alcohol and is more mineral than...

Wine Advocate 92+. A new wine from the Viña Real winery, the 2020 Bakeder is a village red produced with Tempranillo grapes from Laguardia. It has contained oak and good ripeness at 13.95% alcohol, a more modern style of red that shows very young, quite fruit-driven and with a soft mouthfeel and velvety tannins. It has purity of fruit, elegance and finesse with respectful oak after 10 months in French barriques. There are some 30,000 bottles of this. It was first produced in 2019. LG Jul 2022.  

Wine Advocate 92 points. The Monastrell red 2021 Depaula comes from vines at 700 meters in altitude on very poor soils, and sometimes the grapes don't ripen properly; but that was not the case in 2021, when the vines had enough water to ripen all the grapes thoroughly and produced a wine with very pure varietal character. It's fresh, balsamic and herbal, with a limestone core that delivers length and freshness coupled with a juicy Mediterranean character. Really good value. The wine has an incredible 12.5% alcohol. It's quite different from the 2020; they picked the grapes 15 days later than normal, and the grapes ripened...

James Suckling 90 points. Edulis Crianza is a red wine from the Rioja developed by the Altanza winery. This winery, founded in 1998, is located in the town of Fuenmayor (Rioja Alta). Edulis Crianza is made from 100% Tempranillo. The grapes come from vineyards planted at an altitude of between 380 and 500m on clay-calcareous soils and ferrous clay. For maintenance and cultivation of vineyards, non-chemical herbicides or pesticides are used. Edulis Crianza development is carried out using a conventional winemaking. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28°C and lasts 12 to 15 days....

Wine Advocate 94+. The single-vineyard red 2020 A Ponte comes from vines planted in 2010 replicating the old varietal mix, going back to ancestral times with 30% Mencía and then equal parts of Caíño Redondo and Caíño Longo, Sousón, Brancellao and Merenzao. The soils are slate with iron, quartz and mica, and this plot has a southeast exposition. The vines are getting older, which shows in the structure, and the mix of varieties always gives it a different nose. There is good freshness, and the wine is expressive and open. It has fine-grained tannins. 4,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in February...

Wine Advocate 92 points. The young red 2021 Vino Tinto is one of the first 2021 reds from Galicia that I taste from bottle. 2021 is supposed to be a return to the conditions of the vintages from yesteryear—cooler and with less ripeness, lower alcohol and more acidity but also viticultural challenges. This is always a sure value, and it is mostly Mencía with some 15% other local reds (Brancellao, Merenzao, Garnacha Tintorera, Mouratón, Negreda, Sousón, Caíño...) sourced from old vineyards. It is young and fermented in stainless steel and was kept in contact with the lees for four to eight months before...

Wine Advocate 92 points. One of the new wines this time was the 2019 Pedra, a blend of 80% Mencía and 20% other varieties. It matured in a granite egg that they feel opens the wines up quite a lot and 30% in oak to give it structure. It's fruit-driven, fresh and light with 13% alcohol from a very good vintage in the zone, not terribly complex and with a medium body and polished tannins. Ready. 1,000 bottles were filled in May 2023. LG Nov 2023.