As I mentioned before, they were pioneers in planting Petit Verdot grapes in Jumilla, and they were quite successful at it. The vines are now 13 years old and occupy an extension of around 20 hectares. The 2009 Petit Verdot is aged for 12 months in barrel, shows very ripe and concentrated, with a smoky character, plenty of black fruit and a modern profile. The dense palate also shows a lot of acidity and tannin, in need of some bottle-aging. 24,000 bottles were filled. Drink 2015-2017. Casa de la Ermita was one of the leading bodegas in the Jumilla appellation at the turn of the century (it was created in 1999). They were the first to produce Petit Verdot in the region and they grew in volume very quickly. I cannot say that I found their last collection of wines very inspiring and I couldn’t recommend some of the wines tasted. They own 153 hectares of vineyards and produce half a million bottles of wines per year. Importer: Massanois Imports, Washington DC; tel. (202) 470-6769

Earthy, sanguine and espresso flavors give this red an austere character, while gritty tannins and balsamic acidity bury a modest core of plum. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 800 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Jumilla Select to Add