R. Parker (93/100)
The 2018 Castro Baroncelli is pure Mencía from the top part of the higher part of the Gorvia vineyard, a part of the vineyard that ripens earlier on decomposed slate. It fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured in stainless steel for six months, followed by 12 months in a 500-liter oak barrel. It has 12.64% alcohol and mellow acidity. There is a honeyed touch here, with good ripeness, pure Mencía with less complexity that the old field blends. This is nicely textured with fine tannins, quite linear, with good freshness and balance through integrated acidity.