Wines like this are becoming rarer and rarer – a true " Spanish Country Wine" produced by farmers with generations of history yet amazingly affordable.
Winery notes (2020 Vintage)
"A younger, more lightly oaked Tempranillo than the other Anciano wines for everyday drinking. Fresh and vibrant this is a young wine in the classic, food-friendly Spanish style, ready for drinking now. Hand-picked, perfectly ripe Tempranillo grapes are harvested from higher altitude vineyards located up to 800 meters above sea level.
Terres dels Alforins is a fertile valley in the south west of the province of Valencia and is called the “Valencian Tuscany” due to the scenic rolling, cultivated landscape with historic hilltop settlements. There are a multitude of small plots of vineyards between the sea and the “meseta” where vines have been tended since Roman times.
A bright ruby red wine with a fruity nose that also displays some hints of spice. In the mouth, it is broad and silky smooth with lively cherry and plum fruit flavours. Medium bodied and balanced with soft tannins on the finish."
90/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, February 2023 (2020 Vintage)
"This is immediately appealing on the nose with dark cherry, toasted spice, smoked meat and almond notes, leading to an elegantly flavoursome palate that's juicy and finely textured. Beautifully rounded and supple with fine-grained tannins, finishing lingering and attractively dry. At its best: now to 2026."
89/100 Cameron Douglas MS, February 2023 (2020 Vintage)
"Aromas and flavours of dark berries and spicy red meats, button mushrooms and plums. Fleshy and fruity, taut and dry, a classic dry red wine from the region with a lighter tickle of tannins, medium acidity, and a core of red fruits. Well made and ready to drink from day of purchase through 2027+."
Bob Campbell MW (2020 Vintage)
"A good all-round red that offers terrific value at $17.00."