Guía Peñin (95/100)
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R. Parker (94+/100)
The single-vineyard 2018 Finca Cascorrales was produced with 98% Tempranillo and 2% Albillo Mayor from their oldest vineyard, a plot planted in 1895 that delivers wines with more tannin. It fermented in a 2,500-liter concrete vat (instead of barrel like in the past), and they have been gradually shortening the time in barrel; this time it matured in 500-liter barrels for nine months followed by 10 more months in concrete. 2018 was a cooler year with a longer cycle and a slow and thorough ripening of the grapes, which resulted in a powerful wine with a full body, 14.5% alcohol, abundant and slightly grainy tannins and an earthy sensation. A classical Ribera for the long haul.