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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Rioja | 2 | - |
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Rioja | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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James Suckling (95)Black cherries with cedar and dried flowers, as well as dusty earth. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm tannins that are long and polished. Lots of structure. Very typical and focused. Drinkable now, but better in 2024. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | - |
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Oh, Las Lamas… she never disappoints, and what a fine vintage to play to her strengths. I honestly spent at least ten minutes just breathing in the phenomenal aromas of this wine. The nose is so open with a lovely fine balance, poised between sweet red fruit and granitic splendour. The palate is so mineral and the wet stone purity in this is exceptional. However, the deep cranberry fruit behind is gently sweet and frames the fine, incredibly long length. This has notes of raspberry tea and is another Bierzo wine with a rainwater finish. Gorgeous. Drink 2021-2030.
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | - |
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£345.62 |
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2018 Moncerbal is exceptionally fragrant with near crystalline purity. It is a fine, elegant, dancing wine with extremely subtle black berry and black cherry fruit coming through. Its incredible freshness cuts like a knife through the palate which is mineral beyond belief, and the length goes on forever. If you are ever lucky enough to visit this astonishing 1.5ha vineyard, you will see how the vines cling, unbelievably, to vertiginous slopes. That determination somehow comes through in the precision and focus of this stunning 2018 wine. It is exceptional. Drink 2024-2035.
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Castilla y Leon | 2 | 96 (WA) |
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£217.24 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The village wine 2018 Corullón has, for the first time, the new category Vino de Villa (village wine!). It comes from around 90 plots of their own vineyards. In the cooler and more Atlantic 2018, they had more rain than the previous two vintages and a lower average temperature, and they think it was excellent for their wines ("a modern version of 2001," Ricardo Pérez Palacios told me). There are around 8% white grapes here, and the wine fermented in oak vats with punching down, and the élevage was in a combination of barriques, bocoyes and foudres, oak containers of different sizes, and was short of 11 months. This is the modern version of 2001 and 2012, and in 2018, it has the part of Moncerbal (almost 40%) that was not in the 2017 (because of hail, the Moncerbal bottling was not produced in 2017), so it goes back to the classical style. There is terrific balance here, great purity, with the essence of slate; here, we move from the fruit of the Pétalos to the herbs. But there is complexity and nuance, violets, rockrose, sap, resin, fern, cinnamon and citrus, all very subtle and harmonious. The flavors have similar purity, and if these wines never have high acidity, there is great freshness, soft citrus, all very subtle and velvety. This is sooo easy to drink it could be dangerous... They produced 23,034 bottles and other formats, half-bottles, magnums, double magnums and jeroboams. It was bottled in January 2020. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 97 (TA) |
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£859.24 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)Jorge Monzón and Isabel Rodero's Albillo Mayor is one of Spain's greatest whites. Think of it as a cross between a Jura Vin Jaune and a Viña Tondonia Blanco from Rioja in style. Nutty, salty yet produced without a veil of flor yeast, it's a subtly wooded delight, showing old vine concentration and the leesy, waxy, oxidative complexity that comes from a two-year fermentation without added sulphur. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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£1,578.04 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)The 2018 Canta la Perdiz feels like a more rustic version of the 2016, with earthiness and abundant tannins and more backward than the approachable and juicy 2019 I tasted next to it. It fermented with full clusters and indigenous yeasts in concrete vats followed by a slow malolactic in barrel and 37 months in those barrels. The wine is still a little oaky, spicy and smoky, with good ripeness, 14.5% alcohol, good freshness and balance and abundant tannins that feel a little rustic. We'll have to see how the wine develops in bottle. 1,365 bottles and 32 magnums were filled in November 2021. |
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Castilla y Leon | 2 | 97 (WA) |
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£190.01 |
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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 | 97 (WA) |
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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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Aragon | 1 | - |
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£371.09 |
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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 | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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£157.24 |
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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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£237.89 |
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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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£269.09 |
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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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Jumilla | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£945.40 |
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Vinous (96)Saturated violet. An expansive, spice-accented bouquet evokes cassis, cherry liqueur, fruitcake and potpourri; vanilla and woodsmoke nuances emerge with air. Juicy and deeply concentrated, offering palate-staining, appealingly sweet black and blue fruit preserve, violet pastille, licorice and mocha flavors that become livelier as the wine opens up. The floral and mineral notes reverberate emphatically on an extremely long, spicy finish that features mounting tannins and a hint of bitter chocolate. |
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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 | 1 | 98 (TA) |
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£253.24 |
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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 La Mancha | 1 | - |
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£738.29 |
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Discover the complex allure of Jimenez Landi Ataulfos 2018, a magnificent Garnacha expression from the heights of Sierra de Gredos, Spain. Stemming from the esteemed Jiménez-Landi winery, this selection comes from an organic farm cultivating centenary Garnacha vines, where tradition meets sustainable viticulture. Respect for nature is paramount in the crafting of this delectable wine which then spends 18 unforgettable months in French oak barrels. Its robust structure, intertwined with splendid red fruit notes, lures your senses whilst the extensive mineral undertones speak of the unique granite soils it hails from. Silky tannins and lasting, vibrant cocoa finish make every sip of Jimenez Landi Ataulfos 2018 an experience. Renowned critics echo our sentiment, awarding it an esteemed 94 points. Jimenez Landi Ataulfos 2018 is ultimately a reflection of its terrain, a testament to its maker's passion, presenting a unique sensory journey into the heart of Sierra de Gredos. Savour the exquisite, the exceptional, the true essence of Spanish winemaking. |
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Navarra | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£229.24 |
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Wine Advocate (97)No 2017 was produced, so after the 2016 I tasted a while ago, we jump to the 2018 La Dama, vinified by Enrique Basarte and Elisa Úcar and blended and bottled by Raúl Pérez, the new owner of the project. They always look for a more delicate expression of Garnacha from selected stonier plots of old head-pruned and dry-farmed vines in the village of San Martín de Unx that are worked organically and biodynamically but are not certified. The wine is stunning, elegant and aromatic, with depth, complexity and grip. It's incredibly young and expressive and doesn't show its age at all; it has a refined nose and is quite fruit-driven and floral, with very integrated oak (like never before), supple flavors and very fine tannins. It has good ripeness and contained alcohol (13.8%) and good freshness and acidity (with a pH of 3.46 and 6.3 grams of tartaric). 10,000 bottles were filled in October 2022. |
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Rioja | 6 | - |
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£542.69 |
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Catalunya | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£366.04 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The flagship 2018 Clos Martinet is the wine that started it all and is still a blend of Garnacha (Tinta and Peluda), Syrah, Cariñena, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Monastrell as it was since the beginning but now with a restrained 13.5% alcohol and higher acidity. Clos Martinet is a single five-hectare terraced vineyard planted with clonal material in 1986 on decomposed llicorella slate, iron and big rocks in the soil. The varieties are co-fermented depending on the date picked—at three different ripening times—in two concrete vats and 200-liter oak vats with indigenous yeast and whole clusters. The beginning and end of the élevage was in concrete, and in between they used 2,000- and 4,100-liter oak vats and some 20% in glass demijohn and amphorae. The wine is subtle and a bit shy, insinuating rather than in your face. There is a lot less ripeness than in the past. It's medium-bodied and fluid, fresh and balanced. This is a very elegant Clos Martinet. 11,070 bottles and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in June 2020. |
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Castilla y Leon | 6 | 93 (VN) |
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£291.64 |
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Vinous (93)Inky ruby. Primary, mineral-tinged black and blue fruits, potpourri, oak spices and woodsmoke on the highly perfumed nose. Sweet, deeply concentrated boysenberry, licorice and cherry cola flavors fan out steadily on the palate, picking up spiciness and a touch of candied flowers on the back half. Broad and youthfully chewy in texture. Finishes with excellent length and dusty tannins contributing shape and closing grip. |
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Aragon | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£239.09 |
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Wine Advocate (95)I was looking forward to the 2018 Mas de Mancuso Garnacha, from one of the finest vintages in the region in recent times. It comes from a vineyard in the village of Almonacid, an old plot at 670 meters in altitude surrounded by forest. It's a mountain vineyard protected by the warm winds, a cool place with stone, clay and marl soils. This 2018 is perfumed and floral, expressive, open and quite different from the 2017, balanced and with very good depth. It fermented with 50% full clusters that were foot trodden and matured in used 500-liter oak barrels and later in concrete. It's medium-bodied and elegant, with great finesse, a lot more refined and elegant than the previous vintage. It has tension, light and energy. 3,500 bottles were filled in March 2021. |
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Castilla y Leon | 6 | - |
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£338.65 |
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Produced by one of Spain's most influential winemakers, the Pesquera Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva Janus 2018 is a quintessence of meticulous viticulture practices at Alejandro Fernández's estate. Rooted in the emblematic Douro River Valley, this sophisticated wine is skilfully crafted from the region's indigenous Tempranillo grape. Aided by high altitude vineyards and exceptional terroir, the cultivation process bestows an admirable stand-alone character to the wine. Adopting traditional winemaking approaches, the Gran Reserva Janus 2018 is matured for an unprecedented 24 months in French oak barrels. This lends an exquisite resilience to the wine, enveloping the palate with complex flavours of dark fruits, toasted oak and alluring hints of spices. Exhibiting an intense dark ruby hue, the hallowed Pesquera Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva Janus 2018 excites with its endearing richness, balanced complexity, and an extended finish that reminisces the essence of granite and limestone soil. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£2,340.41 |
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Wine Advocate (100)I was really looking forward to the bottled version of the 2018 Pingus after a great showing of the cask sample last year. Part of the wine matured in 20,000-liter oak casks, so it's not all barrique. This is the first time they used the vats, and based on the results, Sisseck thinks in the future Pingus will be around 50% in oak vats. The Pingus vines were planted in 1929 in two different sectors of the village of La Horra, Barroso and San Cristobal and contain some 2% other varieties. The vineyards are certified organic and biodynamic and are manicured like few vineyards in Spain. The wine is subtle and harmonious, elegant and insinuating, with all the components in very good balance. This is precise and pure; Sisseck is thorough and meticulous, and the wine shows that precision. This follows the line of the 2016, showing very well even if it was bottled only one month before I tasted it. 9,300 bottles were filled in August 2020. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (100)I was really looking forward to the bottled version of the 2018 Pingus after a great showing of the cask sample last year. Part of the wine matured in 20,000-liter oak casks, so it's not all barrique. This is the first time they used the vats, and based on the results, Sisseck thinks in the future Pingus will be around 50% in oak vats. The Pingus vines were planted in 1929 in two different sectors of the village of La Horra, Barroso and San Cristobal and contain some 2% other varieties. The vineyards are certified organic and biodynamic and are manicured like few vineyards in Spain. The wine is subtle and harmonious, elegant and insinuating, with all the components in very good balance. This is precise and pure; Sisseck is thorough and meticulous, and the wine shows that precision. This follows the line of the 2016, showing very well even if it was bottled only one month before I tasted it. 9,300 bottles were filled in August 2020. |
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Castilla y Leon | 2 | 96 (DC) |
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£1,209.67 |
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Decanter (96)In the shadow of Pingus? Only, perhaps, if you taste it after the grand vin, because Flor de Pingus is another haute-couture masterpiece in its own right, again with that highly polished tannic texture and layers of dark but succulent and perfectly ripe mulberry fruit, suggestions of something darker and savoury emerging, but for now this is just a gloriously sensual young wine with a pronounced sense of place. Biodynamic. |
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Rioja | 1 | 94+ (WA) |
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£277.27 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)The single-vineyard red 2018 Finca Valdepoleo follows the line of the 2016, two cooler years. It's a fairly large plot that was planted in 1973 in the village of Laguardia on limestone and clay soils at 630 meters in altitude. It fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and also with some stems (something they don't normally do), and it matured in French oak barrels for one year. The finesse of this wine captured me, and I believe this is the finest vintage for this vineyard bottling. When I poured the whole range and had a quick look at all the wines, this one made me raise my eyebrows. It's elegant, subtle and pure, floral and aromatic, really expressive and captivating. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins and nicely integrated oak. It's a modern version of the 2013. Truly outstanding. 60,000 bottles produced. |
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Rioja | 1 | 97 (TA) |
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£283.24 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)The vines are still comparatively young at 19 years' old, but Norte, located at 730 metres on the slopes of the Sierra de Cantabria, is one of Rioja's greatest parcels. Influenced by the presence of limestone close to the surface, this is a thrilling Tempranillo that's taut, chalky and chiselled with serious, ageworthy tannins, sappy acidity and layers of red berry and black cherry fruit. 2025-35 |
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Rioja | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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£276.83 |
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Decanter (96)Part of an accomplished range of Riojas from Laguardia producer Pujanza, this 100% Viura is grown on the small 3.5ha limestone vineyard of San Juan de Anteportalatina at 600m. This terroir produces a distinctive and distinguished white, with layered aromas, savoury notes, fresh lemon, preserved lemon, a touch of salinity, and stony minerality. Rioja's answer to white Burgundy: elegant, mineral, toasty, buttery, citrus, with real verve - a seam of focused acidity. Vibrant finish, long and layered with fresh grapefruit, saltiness, toasted nuts. Aged for 12 months in French oak and concrete. Limited production. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£726.04 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The flagship 2018 Clos Mogador is a blend of 45% Garnacha, 29% Cariñena, 16% Syrah and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon that fermented with natural yeasts and showcases their philosophy—slow fermentations with long maceration and long aging. It matured for 18 months in 2,000-liter oak vats and 30% in 300-liter oak barrels. There was a lot of rain in 2018, and the vineyards were extremely happy and everything seemed very easy; in fact, René Barbier told me it was perhaps too easy... It's an atypical year: It has a gentle profile, and the wines are not as concentrated as those from 2013 (the last rainy year before 2018)—they are more elegant and nuanced. This should develop beautifully in bottle. 27,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2020. |
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Rioja | 2 | - |
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Rioja | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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James Suckling (95)Black cherries with cedar and dried flowers, as well as dusty earth. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm tannins that are long and polished. Lots of structure. Very typical and focused. Drinkable now, but better in 2024. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | - |
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Oh, Las Lamas… she never disappoints, and what a fine vintage to play to her strengths. I honestly spent at least ten minutes just breathing in the phenomenal aromas of this wine. The nose is so open with a lovely fine balance, poised between sweet red fruit and granitic splendour. The palate is so mineral and the wet stone purity in this is exceptional. However, the deep cranberry fruit behind is gently sweet and frames the fine, incredibly long length. This has notes of raspberry tea and is another Bierzo wine with a rainwater finish. Gorgeous. Drink 2021-2030.
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | - |
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2018 Moncerbal is exceptionally fragrant with near crystalline purity. It is a fine, elegant, dancing wine with extremely subtle black berry and black cherry fruit coming through. Its incredible freshness cuts like a knife through the palate which is mineral beyond belief, and the length goes on forever. If you are ever lucky enough to visit this astonishing 1.5ha vineyard, you will see how the vines cling, unbelievably, to vertiginous slopes. That determination somehow comes through in the precision and focus of this stunning 2018 wine. It is exceptional. Drink 2024-2035.
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Castilla y Leon | 2 | 96 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (96)The village wine 2018 Corullón has, for the first time, the new category Vino de Villa (village wine!). It comes from around 90 plots of their own vineyards. In the cooler and more Atlantic 2018, they had more rain than the previous two vintages and a lower average temperature, and they think it was excellent for their wines ("a modern version of 2001," Ricardo Pérez Palacios told me). There are around 8% white grapes here, and the wine fermented in oak vats with punching down, and the élevage was in a combination of barriques, bocoyes and foudres, oak containers of different sizes, and was short of 11 months. This is the modern version of 2001 and 2012, and in 2018, it has the part of Moncerbal (almost 40%) that was not in the 2017 (because of hail, the Moncerbal bottling was not produced in 2017), so it goes back to the classical style. There is terrific balance here, great purity, with the essence of slate; here, we move from the fruit of the Pétalos to the herbs. But there is complexity and nuance, violets, rockrose, sap, resin, fern, cinnamon and citrus, all very subtle and harmonious. The flavors have similar purity, and if these wines never have high acidity, there is great freshness, soft citrus, all very subtle and velvety. This is sooo easy to drink it could be dangerous... They produced 23,034 bottles and other formats, half-bottles, magnums, double magnums and jeroboams. It was bottled in January 2020. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 97 (TA) |
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£700.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)Jorge Monzón and Isabel Rodero's Albillo Mayor is one of Spain's greatest whites. Think of it as a cross between a Jura Vin Jaune and a Viña Tondonia Blanco from Rioja in style. Nutty, salty yet produced without a veil of flor yeast, it's a subtly wooded delight, showing old vine concentration and the leesy, waxy, oxidative complexity that comes from a two-year fermentation without added sulphur. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (97+)The 2018 Canta la Perdiz feels like a more rustic version of the 2016, with earthiness and abundant tannins and more backward than the approachable and juicy 2019 I tasted next to it. It fermented with full clusters and indigenous yeasts in concrete vats followed by a slow malolactic in barrel and 37 months in those barrels. The wine is still a little oaky, spicy and smoky, with good ripeness, 14.5% alcohol, good freshness and balance and abundant tannins that feel a little rustic. We'll have to see how the wine develops in bottle. 1,365 bottles and 32 magnums were filled in November 2021. |
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Castilla y Leon | 2 | 97 (WA) |
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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 | 97 (WA) |
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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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Aragon | 1 | - |
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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 | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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£115.00 |
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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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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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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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Jumilla | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£775.00 |
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Vinous (96)Saturated violet. An expansive, spice-accented bouquet evokes cassis, cherry liqueur, fruitcake and potpourri; vanilla and woodsmoke nuances emerge with air. Juicy and deeply concentrated, offering palate-staining, appealingly sweet black and blue fruit preserve, violet pastille, licorice and mocha flavors that become livelier as the wine opens up. The floral and mineral notes reverberate emphatically on an extremely long, spicy finish that features mounting tannins and a hint of bitter chocolate. |
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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 | 1 | 98 (TA) |
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£195.00 |
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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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Discover the complex allure of Jimenez Landi Ataulfos 2018, a magnificent Garnacha expression from the heights of Sierra de Gredos, Spain. Stemming from the esteemed Jiménez-Landi winery, this selection comes from an organic farm cultivating centenary Garnacha vines, where tradition meets sustainable viticulture. Respect for nature is paramount in the crafting of this delectable wine which then spends 18 unforgettable months in French oak barrels. Its robust structure, intertwined with splendid red fruit notes, lures your senses whilst the extensive mineral undertones speak of the unique granite soils it hails from. Silky tannins and lasting, vibrant cocoa finish make every sip of Jimenez Landi Ataulfos 2018 an experience. Renowned critics echo our sentiment, awarding it an esteemed 94 points. Jimenez Landi Ataulfos 2018 is ultimately a reflection of its terrain, a testament to its maker's passion, presenting a unique sensory journey into the heart of Sierra de Gredos. Savour the exquisite, the exceptional, the true essence of Spanish winemaking. |
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Navarra | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£175.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)No 2017 was produced, so after the 2016 I tasted a while ago, we jump to the 2018 La Dama, vinified by Enrique Basarte and Elisa Úcar and blended and bottled by Raúl Pérez, the new owner of the project. They always look for a more delicate expression of Garnacha from selected stonier plots of old head-pruned and dry-farmed vines in the village of San Martín de Unx that are worked organically and biodynamically but are not certified. The wine is stunning, elegant and aromatic, with depth, complexity and grip. It's incredibly young and expressive and doesn't show its age at all; it has a refined nose and is quite fruit-driven and floral, with very integrated oak (like never before), supple flavors and very fine tannins. It has good ripeness and contained alcohol (13.8%) and good freshness and acidity (with a pH of 3.46 and 6.3 grams of tartaric). 10,000 bottles were filled in October 2022. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (96)The flagship 2018 Clos Martinet is the wine that started it all and is still a blend of Garnacha (Tinta and Peluda), Syrah, Cariñena, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Monastrell as it was since the beginning but now with a restrained 13.5% alcohol and higher acidity. Clos Martinet is a single five-hectare terraced vineyard planted with clonal material in 1986 on decomposed llicorella slate, iron and big rocks in the soil. The varieties are co-fermented depending on the date picked—at three different ripening times—in two concrete vats and 200-liter oak vats with indigenous yeast and whole clusters. The beginning and end of the élevage was in concrete, and in between they used 2,000- and 4,100-liter oak vats and some 20% in glass demijohn and amphorae. The wine is subtle and a bit shy, insinuating rather than in your face. There is a lot less ripeness than in the past. It's medium-bodied and fluid, fresh and balanced. This is a very elegant Clos Martinet. 11,070 bottles and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in June 2020. |
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£227.00 |
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Vinous (93)Inky ruby. Primary, mineral-tinged black and blue fruits, potpourri, oak spices and woodsmoke on the highly perfumed nose. Sweet, deeply concentrated boysenberry, licorice and cherry cola flavors fan out steadily on the palate, picking up spiciness and a touch of candied flowers on the back half. Broad and youthfully chewy in texture. Finishes with excellent length and dusty tannins contributing shape and closing grip. |
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Aragon | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£180.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)I was looking forward to the 2018 Mas de Mancuso Garnacha, from one of the finest vintages in the region in recent times. It comes from a vineyard in the village of Almonacid, an old plot at 670 meters in altitude surrounded by forest. It's a mountain vineyard protected by the warm winds, a cool place with stone, clay and marl soils. This 2018 is perfumed and floral, expressive, open and quite different from the 2017, balanced and with very good depth. It fermented with 50% full clusters that were foot trodden and matured in used 500-liter oak barrels and later in concrete. It's medium-bodied and elegant, with great finesse, a lot more refined and elegant than the previous vintage. It has tension, light and energy. 3,500 bottles were filled in March 2021. |
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£279.00 |
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Produced by one of Spain's most influential winemakers, the Pesquera Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva Janus 2018 is a quintessence of meticulous viticulture practices at Alejandro Fernández's estate. Rooted in the emblematic Douro River Valley, this sophisticated wine is skilfully crafted from the region's indigenous Tempranillo grape. Aided by high altitude vineyards and exceptional terroir, the cultivation process bestows an admirable stand-alone character to the wine. Adopting traditional winemaking approaches, the Gran Reserva Janus 2018 is matured for an unprecedented 24 months in French oak barrels. This lends an exquisite resilience to the wine, enveloping the palate with complex flavours of dark fruits, toasted oak and alluring hints of spices. Exhibiting an intense dark ruby hue, the hallowed Pesquera Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva Janus 2018 excites with its endearing richness, balanced complexity, and an extended finish that reminisces the essence of granite and limestone soil. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (100)I was really looking forward to the bottled version of the 2018 Pingus after a great showing of the cask sample last year. Part of the wine matured in 20,000-liter oak casks, so it's not all barrique. This is the first time they used the vats, and based on the results, Sisseck thinks in the future Pingus will be around 50% in oak vats. The Pingus vines were planted in 1929 in two different sectors of the village of La Horra, Barroso and San Cristobal and contain some 2% other varieties. The vineyards are certified organic and biodynamic and are manicured like few vineyards in Spain. The wine is subtle and harmonious, elegant and insinuating, with all the components in very good balance. This is precise and pure; Sisseck is thorough and meticulous, and the wine shows that precision. This follows the line of the 2016, showing very well even if it was bottled only one month before I tasted it. 9,300 bottles were filled in August 2020. |
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Wine Advocate (100)I was really looking forward to the bottled version of the 2018 Pingus after a great showing of the cask sample last year. Part of the wine matured in 20,000-liter oak casks, so it's not all barrique. This is the first time they used the vats, and based on the results, Sisseck thinks in the future Pingus will be around 50% in oak vats. The Pingus vines were planted in 1929 in two different sectors of the village of La Horra, Barroso and San Cristobal and contain some 2% other varieties. The vineyards are certified organic and biodynamic and are manicured like few vineyards in Spain. The wine is subtle and harmonious, elegant and insinuating, with all the components in very good balance. This is precise and pure; Sisseck is thorough and meticulous, and the wine shows that precision. This follows the line of the 2016, showing very well even if it was bottled only one month before I tasted it. 9,300 bottles were filled in August 2020. |
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Decanter (96)In the shadow of Pingus? Only, perhaps, if you taste it after the grand vin, because Flor de Pingus is another haute-couture masterpiece in its own right, again with that highly polished tannic texture and layers of dark but succulent and perfectly ripe mulberry fruit, suggestions of something darker and savoury emerging, but for now this is just a gloriously sensual young wine with a pronounced sense of place. Biodynamic. |
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£199.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)The single-vineyard red 2018 Finca Valdepoleo follows the line of the 2016, two cooler years. It's a fairly large plot that was planted in 1973 in the village of Laguardia on limestone and clay soils at 630 meters in altitude. It fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and also with some stems (something they don't normally do), and it matured in French oak barrels for one year. The finesse of this wine captured me, and I believe this is the finest vintage for this vineyard bottling. When I poured the whole range and had a quick look at all the wines, this one made me raise my eyebrows. It's elegant, subtle and pure, floral and aromatic, really expressive and captivating. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins and nicely integrated oak. It's a modern version of the 2013. Truly outstanding. 60,000 bottles produced. |
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Rioja | 1 | 97 (TA) |
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£220.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)The vines are still comparatively young at 19 years' old, but Norte, located at 730 metres on the slopes of the Sierra de Cantabria, is one of Rioja's greatest parcels. Influenced by the presence of limestone close to the surface, this is a thrilling Tempranillo that's taut, chalky and chiselled with serious, ageworthy tannins, sappy acidity and layers of red berry and black cherry fruit. 2025-35 |
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Rioja | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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£220.00 |
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Decanter (96)Part of an accomplished range of Riojas from Laguardia producer Pujanza, this 100% Viura is grown on the small 3.5ha limestone vineyard of San Juan de Anteportalatina at 600m. This terroir produces a distinctive and distinguished white, with layered aromas, savoury notes, fresh lemon, preserved lemon, a touch of salinity, and stony minerality. Rioja's answer to white Burgundy: elegant, mineral, toasty, buttery, citrus, with real verve - a seam of focused acidity. Vibrant finish, long and layered with fresh grapefruit, saltiness, toasted nuts. Aged for 12 months in French oak and concrete. Limited production. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£589.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The flagship 2018 Clos Mogador is a blend of 45% Garnacha, 29% Cariñena, 16% Syrah and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon that fermented with natural yeasts and showcases their philosophy—slow fermentations with long maceration and long aging. It matured for 18 months in 2,000-liter oak vats and 30% in 300-liter oak barrels. There was a lot of rain in 2018, and the vineyards were extremely happy and everything seemed very easy; in fact, René Barbier told me it was perhaps too easy... It's an atypical year: It has a gentle profile, and the wines are not as concentrated as those from 2013 (the last rainy year before 2018)—they are more elegant and nuanced. This should develop beautifully in bottle. 27,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2020. |
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