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Robert Parker (96)
The single-vineyard 2021 Amancio shows a lot of complexity, with notes of ripe fruit, aromatic herbs and a touch of licorice. It fermented in small oak vats and matured in new French oak barrels, including malolactic, for 26 months. They believe the complexity of the wine, that some people call baroque, comes from the many different soils they have in a plot of 16.5 hectares, from which they make a very strict selection of the plants that have less bunches. This wine has more freshness and is less balsamic than in other vintages. This is a more powerful wine, if La Nieta is more elegant.
Winespectator (96)
This classy red shows a broad-shouldered, statuesque form, fleshed out nicely by a rich mesh of blackberry coulis and ripe, crushed mulberry fruit, with accents of dark chocolate, mountain herbs, smoke, toasted paprika and cumin. Finely knit and fluid on the palate, with fresh focus on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2041.
James Suckling (95)
There is a spicy, peppery edge to the deep blackberries with dark chocolate, dried meats and tar. Full-bodied and opulent yet fresh with fine, powdery tannins. Long, detailed and flavorful but restrained. The best ever? 100% tempranillo.
Vinous (96)
The 2021 Amancio comes from Finca La Veguilla, planted in 1979 in San Vicente de la Sonsierra. Aged for 26 months in new French oak barriques, the nose is ripe and primary, with black fruit, plum, iodine and subtle oak over a backdrop of aromas from the aging process. Broad and creamy on the palate, it has good volume and a gentle juiciness in which the supple texture lasts through to the finish. This modern expression of Rioja places the emphasis on fruit.
