Spain

93 points Wine Advocate"I also tasted the white 2022 Trenzado from old cordón trenzado vineyards of Listán Blanco in the village of Los Realejos. It fermented and matured in oak foudres and barrels for 11 months. It has lower alcohol than...

96 points Wine Advocate"The 2018 Valbuena comes from a cooler vintage with good yields that required sorting and selecting in search of a happy and vertical version of Valbuena, pushing a little more and giving the wine a little more oak, especially...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"This dark-ruby-colored wine has a nose of black currant, dark plums and dried Mediterranean herbs. It is juicy at first sip, with full on cherry-pie and blackberry-preserve flavors accompanied by notes of fennel bulb, dried...

91 points Wine Enthusiast"Inky violet to the eye, this wine has a nose of blackberry preserves, clove and hillside brush. It feels good in the mouth, with..." Vinous Reverie Notes100% Garnacha old bush-vines harvested by hand. Fermentation process in...

92 points Vinous"The 2021 Pla de Gates combines 80% Garnacha Blanca and 20% Garnacha Gris from Cap de Creus. The Garnacha Blanca was fermented and skin-soaked, with both varieties spending the winter in concrete egg-shaped vats. This yellow-hued wine...

94 points Decanter"New from Casa Castillo, this comes from younger Monastrell (85%) and Garnacha vines, fermented with about one third whole bunches and indigenous yeasts, followed by 12 months in 500L barrels and 5,000L vats. Youthful with lovely...

96 points James Suckling"Attractive aromas of ripe cherries, wild raspberries, hints of licorice, dried flowers, blood orange and bitter chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied with vivid acidity that adds a lot of freshness and tension with orange peel and...

90 points Vinous"The 2021 Brut Kila Cava is a blend of 50% Xarel·lo, 25% Macabeu and 25% Parellada, sourced from Penedès. Aged for 24 months on fine lees, this bright yellow sparkling wine reveals aromas of lemon and lime, with layers of...

93+ points Wine Advocate"The eponymous flagship village white 2023 Albamar comes from many different Albariño plots, owned and rented, on different soils but mostly granite. The juice from the pressing of the full clusters fermented and matured in...

96 points Wine Advocate"The 2021 Dits del Terra shows lower alcohol and more freshness, and it has an herbal note and feels very young and undeveloped. Like most of the 2021s, they shortened the time of aging, and it was completely in concrete and didn't...

Vinous Reverie NotesBlend: Treixadura, Torrontes, Loureira and Albariño. Tasting Notes: Bright greenish straw color with golden reflections. Clean and intense appearance. The drop of the tear in the glass stands out, a sign of a dense wine...

90 points Vinous"Vibrant, spice- and herb-accented red fruit and floral aromas show sharp definition and a hint of smoky minerality. Juicy, focused and light on its feet, offering fresh red currant and bitter cherry flavors that turn sweeter with air...