A rich, full-bodied red in a sculpted, harmonious package, this shows a generous range of blackberry paste and black cherry reduction flavors, with aromatic accents of tar, tea rose, melted licorice, eucalyptus and graphite. Bright and silky as this glides on the palate, expanding through a lasting finish firmed by fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2039. 416 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

Surprisingly enough, the 2019 Amancio feels fresher, younger and with more integrated oak and finer tannins than the 2018 I tasted next to it, a bit of a contradiction, because the style of the vintages should normally mean the opposite. It is medium to full-bodied, with fine tannins and nice balance. 5,000 bottles were filled in February 2022.

There were notes of smoked meat and toast in the nose of the showy 2018 Amancio, a single-vineyard Tempranillo in the zone of La Veguilla in San Vicente de la Sonsierra with 13.8% alcohol and a pH of 3.56. It fermented in small oak vats and matured in new French oak barrels for 24 months, during which time it was racked every four months. The old vines where it comes from seem to diminish the effect of the vintages and produce consistent wines. In fact, 2018 felt a little riper and oakier than the 2019 I tasted next to it! 4,000 bottles were filled in February 2021.

Rich and plush, this big red delivers ripe blackberry and currant flavors with cocoa, licorice and loamy earth notes. Citrusy acidity brightens the firm tannins. A bold modern style. Drink now through 2029. 416 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

This rich red shows power and depth, with black cherry and currant flavors that are ripe but fresh, backed by espresso, anise and mineral notes. Muscular tannins are well-integrated and balanced by juicy acidity. Needs time to show its best. Best from 2022 through 2040. 416 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add