Envinate Albahra Garnacha Tintorera Blend 2024

Hi folks, the buzz surrounding the Spanish wine region of Almansa is only going to grow louder once people taste wines like this. Long associated with powerful, sun-drenched reds, the region is now helping lead a new wave of Spanish winemaking — producing lighter, fresher, and more finely tuned wines with lower alcohol, appetising dryness, and a silky texture that makes them incredibly versatile with food. There’s a refinement and delicacy here that will immediately appeal to lovers of Pinot Noir.
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The 2024 Envínate Albahra is a brilliant example of this exciting “New Spain” movement — effortlessly elegant, finely detailed, and beautifully proportioned. Aromatically, it’s pure and vibrant, offering wild dark fruits layered with chalky minerality, earthy spice, and lifted floral nuance. Look for notes of red plum, blueberry, wild strawberry, purple flowers, and subtle hints of liquorice, all carried by soft, ripe tannins and a refreshing, savoury finish.

Crafted from a blend of Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet) and the rare native variety Moravia Agria from Almansa, this is a remarkably distinctive and captivating Spanish red that overdelivers in both character and drinkability.

''It has a harmonious and subtle nose with notes of flowers, herbs and berries with a spicy and earthy twist. This is serious and balanced, following the nicely crafted style from the Envínate team, showcasing its birthplace. It's eminently Mediterranean with freshness and balance. This is a bargain for the quality it delivers.'' 94 Points, Luiz Gutierrez, Wine Advocate Magazine

''This is one of the most incredible bargains from Spain.'' Wine Advocate Magazine

''One of this producer’s greatest values.'' James Suckling