Appellation: DOCa Rioja (San Vicente de la Sonsierra), Rioja Alta, Spain
Blend: 100% Tempranillo
Aging: 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels
Drinking Window: 2024 through 2038–2042
CRITIC SCORES
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) - 93+ Points: Highlights its fresh and floral character, distinct from the heavier parcels; notes wild strawberry, forest floor, and polished spice with a surprisingly lithe, focused palate and fine-grained tannins.
Tim Atkin MW - 95 Points: Praises its refined elegance and aromatic precision; showcases crushed raspberry, subtle cedar, and graphite notes, balanced by energetic acidity and a long, chalky mineral finish.
Guía Peñín - 94 Points: Notes a bright cherry-red color with enticing aromas of red plums, balsamics, and elegant oak integration; describes a fluid, well-structured mouthfeel with great finesse and longevity.
Appellation: DOCa Rioja (San Vicente de la Sonsierra), Rioja Alta, Spain
Blend: 100% Tempranillo
Aging: 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels
Drinking Window: 2024 through 2038–2042
CRITIC SCORES
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) - 93+ Points: Highlights its fresh and floral character, distinct from the heavier parcels; notes wild strawberry, forest floor, and polished spice with a surprisingly lithe, focused palate and fine-grained tannins.
Tim Atkin MW - 95 Points: Praises its refined elegance and aromatic precision; showcases crushed raspberry, subtle cedar, and graphite notes, balanced by energetic acidity and a long, chalky mineral finish.
Guía Peñín - 94 Points: Notes a bright cherry-red color with enticing aromas of red plums, balsamics, and elegant oak integration; describes a fluid, well-structured mouthfeel with great finesse and longevity.
