Pedro Parra, Monk Cinsault Itata 2021

95 points Wine Advocate
“The single-vineyard Cinsault 2021 Monk comes from a rented vineyard in Guarilihue-Tiajacura on silt and iron soils and was named after jazz musician Thelonius Monk, who Pedro Parra describes as "complex and innovative." It fermented with 100% full clusters and matured in and oak vat for 11 months. The wine comes from red, tight soils, with lots of iron and small particles of quartz. It always has a deeper voice, and it's subtle and keeping the style of the Imaginador, quite Comando G (Las Umbrías, mentioned Parra), fine-boned with grainy tannins and good grip. It's floral and elegant, with some ethereal fragility. 1,712 bottles were filled in February 2022”

94 points James Suckling
"Beautiful reduction here with a hint of white sesame on top of the brambly fruit, full of raspberries and wild strawberries. Some bergamot and grapefruit citrus, too. Tangy and firm on the medium-bodied palate. Juicy and pristine, full of verve. The nervy, peppery, fruity finish is quite inviting. Chalky tannins in the forefront of the palate. An excellent, drinkable wine I’d return to for a second glass, and a third..."

Vinous Reverie Notes
Cinsault. Single vineyard in Guarilihue-Tiajacura, grown on silty sandy with high iron oxidated granite soils. Fermented with indigenous yeast in concrete tanks. The muscular “Monk” Cinsault pays homage to jazz musician Thelonious Monk by displaying a direct, strong and complex wine in full force.