R. Parker (98/100)
One of two new reds in 2023 is the 2023 Cobrana A Bruxa, from a single vineyard surrounded by forest, a steep slope on whiter soils within the decomposed slate soils from Cobrana. This was always part of the regular Cobrana and fermented together with the others because the yields were very low, but the vineyard is being recovered, and in 2023, it was vinified separately. The field blend contains a significant amount of Doña Blanca and Godello white grapes. It fermented with 75% full clusters in 1,000-liter bins with a soft maceration of five weeks, and part of the wine matured in 300-liter barrel and part in 800-liter clay amphorae for 17 months. It has a more lifted nose, more perfumed, and the tannins are sharper. She gave it a little longer time in bottle and released it a little later. With time in the glass, it develops a more and more intoxicating nose that attracts you to smell the glass over and over again; it's super perfumed and unfurls layer upon layer of wild flowers and herbs. It has more backbone and very fine tannins, vibrant, with a different texture from Cobrana, a little chalkier. It's awesome beyond belief! 1,655 bottles produced.
James Suckling (98/100)
Very aromatic, with crushed stones, violets, dried herbs, green peppers and a touch of Sichuan spices. The palate is incisive yet graceful with mellow, polished tannins and ethereal, delicate fruit. This shows both character and refinement, with a lustrous, rounded texture and quiet persistence. From a single vineyard in the village of Cobrana, planted with mencia alongside a significant proportion of other varieties.
Guía Peñin (93/100)