This is quite bold and youthful at this stage, as the notes of coffee and spices are not yet integrated with the ripe fruit, which is slightly baked. The notes of cherry liqueur, violets, dried herbs, peppercorns, minerals and bramble berries will open up with more time in the glass. Full-bodied and very chewy on the palate, but the tannins are really open-grained and tightly wound. Vertical, powerful and long, with a slightly warming finish. This needs at least four more years, but there is potential. A bit more freshness and precision would take it to the next level.

Loads of character and expressiveness in this single-vineyard bottling hailing from a 70-year-old plot planted at 815 metres. Fragrant sage and basil play against broody tobacco and cherry leaves. Dark chocolate and liquorice root anchor the dense palate, with mineral wet-stine freshness for balance. Fine but really spicy tannins linger in the mouth with vivid nutmeg, cinnamon and pink pepper. a great companion for merguez sausages with lentils and mustard.

The 2021 Protos Seleccion Finca El Grajo Viejo is 100% Tempranillo from old-vine parcels in Anguix, Roa and Manvirgo. It was aged about 18 months in oak. Balsamic character and intense black fruit- blackberry and plum- define the nose, while the profile is deep and complex. Structure and concentration shape a compact palate with juicy, fine-grained tannins. A finely balanced expression of Ribera.

Dark magenta in the glass, this wine presents a nose that hints clearly at its maturity. Black and purple fruits take center stage on the palate, accompanied by a formidable structure that imparts a sense of quiet majesty. The wine feels somewhat wound-up at present, though this seems purposeful, providing a signal to the drinker that this bottle is best left to rest in the cellar for now.<br> #88 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Wines of 2025