Alceño Twelve 12 Meses Monastrell 2021

Minty oak, vanilla and briar to the ripe, rich blackberries and some mocha chocolate. Juicy and flavorful on the palate with a peppery edge to the rich blackberries. Abundant and fine-grained tannins extend to a long, flavorful finish. An excellent monastrell. Drink now, but can hold well in the next three to five years. Score – 92. (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, June 2, 2023)