Tempranillo Wine

jamessuckling.com, 94 points: The newest project for the Alvaro family, in partnership with Benjamin de Rothschild. This 2015 second wine has an alluring chocolate and cherry nose with impressively integrated spicy oak. The palate has firm tannins in...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: (WA 93-95 points) When I tasted it, the 2016 Aalto had already been blended and taken out of the barrels, waiting to be bottled in a couple of weeks. It's still young and tender, with peachy aromas, a little creamy and...

jamessuckling.com, 96 points: Great black and blue fruit, but if you pay attention, it will pull you down into its rooty, earthy depths. Seriously concentrated, but very fresh with really polished tannins, the finish very long and complete. Drink or hold.

jebdunnuck.com, 98 points: Another tiny production, single vineyard release that's all Tempranillo, from vines planted in 1973, the 2016 Finca el Bosque was brought up mostly in French oak yet had 10% of the blend aged in Hungarian oak. It has a...

jebdunnuck.com, 95 points: The ruby/plum-colored 2016 Tempranillo El Jefe Stoneridge Vineyard reveals a meaty, savory, smoky style to go with a medium to full-bodied, concentrated style on the palate. Some classic tar and asphalt notes as well as...

Wine & Spirits, 93 points: This joint venture produces two wines: Macán is the first selection from 228 acres of vines in Rioja Alavesa; this wine, Macán Clásico, is their more accessible blend. One taster described its power and rich, sultry...

jamessuckling.com, 97 points: (96-97) Very aromatic with dark fruits such as raspberry and blackberry. Black ink undertones. Some pencil lead. Full body, very layered and refined. Ultra-fine tannins. Wonderful length. Aged 12 months in one-year-old...

jebdunnuck.com, 98 points: Made from 100% very old vine Tempranillo and aged 20 months in French oak, the 2016 Aalto Ps is a thrilling, brilliant effort that offers both richness and elegance. Boasting beautifully pure notes of crème de cassis...