Bierzo Tinto, 'La Vitoriana'

Score

94

Score

96

Score

97

Score

97

Score

92

"An enticing nose of potpourri and spices weaves an aromatic thread through focused ripe black plum, currant, orange peel and mineral flavors. This is lively and harmonious, with fine, crisp tannins defining the finish. Drink now through 2034. 500 cases made, 350 cases imported."

Score

94

"A big, bold and intense style of red which also shows the characteristics of the year. The nose is quite pretty with candy floss and ripe raspberry aromas but the palate reveals darker fruit with blackberries and spice. The tannins are well managed and play their part in a supportive, rather than dominant role, and the wine finishes with a lively lick of cola. Despite the concentration, it is a well balanced Menc¡a that offers significant complexity. 2024-30"

Score

95

"The 2022 La Victoriana Lomas de Valtuille, mainly Mencía with Trousseau, is reductive, showing herbal, minty and vegetal notes with pomegranate, elderberry and cherry hints. Fermented with whole clusters and aged in old barrels, the 2022 is broad with firm tannins and dark fruit tones. Compact yet rich (13.5%), it finishes long with hints of hay and layered complexity. Its tight profile conveys character and depth."

Score

94

"Even the 2022 La Vizca¡na La Vitoriana shows the effect of the warm and dry year with a darker color and higher ripeness and alcohol. It has notes of dark cherries and plums. It's under 13% alcohol, but the sensation of the wine is of higher ripeness. It has a juicy and velvety palate with fine tannins. 10.000 bottles produced."