Anciano Garnacha Valencia Clasico 2020
91 POINTS: Wine Orbit
90 POINTS: Bob Campbell, Master of Wine
Buy Of the Week: Real Review, Aug 2022
"Complex and enticing with dark berry, assorted nut, clove and rich floral aromas, it's splendidly flavoursome and delectable in the mouth displaying ripe fruit intensity together with savoury nuances. Well supported by silky texture and fine tannins, offering excellent drinking. At its best: now to 2027"
- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"From un-irrigated, low-yielding vineyards fanned by coastal sea breezes. Includes 10% Tempranillo and 5% Monastrell. Consultant winemaker is Norrel Robertson MW. A bold, intense and pleasantly rustic red with cassis, plum, berry, charcuterie, dark chocolate, and wood-smoke flavours supported by round, ripe tannins. A rich, savoury wine that offers great value at this price"
- Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Aug 2022
Winemaker Jorge Caus Pertegaz with the assistance of consultant Norrel Robertson Master of Wine, has selected this stunning value Garnacha, Spain’s second most planted variety from mostly non-irrigated vineyards with low yields and blended it with 10% Tempranillo and 5% Monastrell for added flavour complexity. Fermentation is in stainless steel tanks for 7 days at 22C to retain the intense fruit character of the variety and then a portion of the wine is matured in oak barrels for 7 months.
ABV: 13.5%