Tasting the top reds, it's noticeable how much better integrated the oak is in the 2017s compared with the 2015s. The 2017 Mingortiz shows that, coming through as fruit-driven and reflecting the ripe fruit from a low-yielding and early harvest with notes of black berry fruit and a heady profile, despite having less alcohol than the wines from a couple of years ago. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with abundant, slightly dusty tannins and a dry and somewhat austere finish. 5,000 bottles were filled unfiltered and unfined in December 2019. This vineyard used to contribute to the blend of the red Allende.