Envinate Albahra Garnacha Tintorera Blend 2021

Hi Folks, The buzz about the Spanish wine region of Almansa is only going to get louder when people taste wines like this. The region seems to be spearheading a new direction in Spanish wine towards lighter, fresher, silkier reds with lower alcohol and an appetising dryness that makes them so versatile with food, showing more of an affinity with the textural fragility of Pinot Noir. The Envinate Albahra Garnacha Tintorera Blend 2021 is the perfect example of the New Spain with its oh-so-fine and elegant and beautifully tailored to fit its shape. The aromas are pure and wild, refreshing and dark fruited, full of chalky minerality and earth spice. Keep a keen eye out for suggestions of red plum, blueberries, strawberry and purple floral notes with a touch of liquorice and soft, ripe tannins. A blend of Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet) and Moravia Agria from Almansa.. It’s an utterly beguiling Spanish red.

"The ripe mulberry, blue and black fruit sets the tone but the rhythm is tempered by its freshness with tangy aromas of wild flowers, mineral and exotic herbs at the same time. Juicy and fresh on the palate with a constrained medium body with vibrant, crunchy berries rounded by lacy, minerally tannins. Pure, silky finish full of blue fruit. Intrinsic. Delicious now, why hold.'' 95 Points, James Suckling

''Juicy and bright, with black fruit and red berry bon bon sweets. Has character and originality, with fine and powdery tannins. A lively and enjoyable Garnacha Tintorera blend.'' 93 Points, Natalie Earl, Decanter Magazine

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

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