The 2016 Solanera is up with the finest vintages I've tasted of this cuv?e (and I've had most of them). A blend of 65% Monastrell, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Grenache, all from more limestone and higher elevation soils (and the Monastrell vines are 7...
A well of dark cherry, black currant and blackberry fruit makes this red sumptuous and inviting. Fresh earth, thyme and rosemary accents add depth. A mineral element emerges on the long finish. Shows fine balance overall. Merlot, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot ...
A super brambly red that has abundant rich and ripe, dark berry and cherry aromas. The palate is a riot of fresh dark berries and delivers a very plush, sweetly spiced, powder-dry finish
Planted on sandy and sandy-clay soil over limestone at 620–710 m. Hand-harvested 17 September. Destemming, light crushing, cold soak, alcoholic fermentation at gradually increasing temperatures, kept on lees for eight months with regular stirring. 12 mont...
Malagousia vines at 620–710 m. Hand-harvested. Skin contact, controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks with cooling jackets, kept on the lees for two months with regular stirring. Vegan. TA 5.72 g/l, pH 3.42. Open and aromatic: fresh pea...