Shows nice balance and good freshness, the wild character from Ribeira Sacra and some floral notes that add elegance. The palate is lively and tasty, with fine tannins and a vibrant finish.
92
Parker
2020
The Wine Advocate:
92
punten
Fine-grained, slightly dusty tannins and a medium-bodied palate and a clean finish.
16
Perswijn
2019
Perswijn:
16
punten
Rijp rood fruit, mooi intens, kruidig, peper en leer, fijne structuur, goed fruit, mooie balans en lengte
16,5
Jancis Robinson
2018
JancisRobinson.com:
16,5
punten
Lovely flattering combo of fruit and freshness. So clean and welcoming.
Moderne witte Rioja met een complexe en pure geurexpressie van meloen, grapefruit, limoenschil, kamille, toast en vuursteen. Vol en romig in smaak met veel diepgang en een opwekkende frisheid. Fraai eiken in de lang aanhoudende afdronk.
93
Tim Atkin
2023
Tim Atkin MW:
93
punten
The Finca San Rafael is one of the hottest spots in the Rioja Alavesa, but still makes very impressive whites in the gentle hands of Jesús Madrazo. Made with very old vine Viura and 3% Malvasía, it ha
94
Jeb Dunnuck
2021
JebDunnuck.com:
94
punten
It's a much more serious white, with classy aromatics of honeyed stone fruits, leafy herbs, white flowers, and spice, as well as a touch of background minerality.