Appellation: DOCa Rioja (Labastida / San Vicente de la Sonsierra), Rioja Alavesa / Alta, Spain
Blend: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, and Viura
Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels
Drinking Window: Now –2032
CRITIC SCORES
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) - 93 Points: Highlights expressive aromas of dark berries, sweet spices, wild herbs, and subtle leather; notes a fresh, beautifully balanced palate with fine-grained tannins, vibrant energy, and a long, savoury finish.
James Suckling - 92 Points: Praises aromas of crushed blackberries, plums, cocoa, and toasted oak; describes it as medium-to-full-bodied with polished tannins, rich fruit depth, and a vibrant, elegant structure enhanced by the large magnum format.
Vinous (Josh Raynolds) - 92 Points: Notes enticing scents of cherry pit, cassis, and smoky minerals; highlights its seamless texture, lively acidity, and a long, focused finish framed by supple, harmonious tannins.
Appellation: DOCa Rioja (Labastida / San Vicente de la Sonsierra), Rioja Alavesa / Alta, Spain
Blend: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, and Viura
Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels
Drinking Window: Now –2032
CRITIC SCORES
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) - 93 Points: Highlights expressive aromas of dark berries, sweet spices, wild herbs, and subtle leather; notes a fresh, beautifully balanced palate with fine-grained tannins, vibrant energy, and a long, savoury finish.
James Suckling - 92 Points: Praises aromas of crushed blackberries, plums, cocoa, and toasted oak; describes it as medium-to-full-bodied with polished tannins, rich fruit depth, and a vibrant, elegant structure enhanced by the large magnum format.
Vinous (Josh Raynolds) - 92 Points: Notes enticing scents of cherry pit, cassis, and smoky minerals; highlights its seamless texture, lively acidity, and a long, focused finish framed by supple, harmonious tannins.