An extremely-old-vine field blend of both white and red grapes (95% Tempranillo with the balance in Garnacha and Tempranillo Blanco). Fermented in small cement vats, followed by aging in 225L French oak barrels (75% new) and refined in large 7000L neutral oak casks. As always, Demeter-certified biodynamic. Handsomely attired in the original grape-based artwork of Alfonso Aguirre.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
Spain
Region:
Castilla Y Leon
Appellation:
Ribera del Duero
Variety:
Blend - Other
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Certified Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ES-TOR-23-21 | 6/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2025-09-09
"An understated Ribera del Duero that's deep, fresh, and pristine. Expect hints of dried herbs and mineral notes alongside vibrant blackberries and blue plums. There's a subtle touch of mussel shell and cocoa powder savoriness. The palate presents a medium to full body with very firm yet fine tannins, leading to a long finish. Still grippy at the end, but not overly powdery or firm. Outstanding quality. From organically and biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink from 2026."
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2024-06-13
"The modern and showy red 2021 Cyclo reveals a little more toast and smoke on the nose, reflecting an élevage of 22 months in 225-liter oak barrels (but 10% of the volume was kept in concrete). It has notes of ripe berries, herbs, flowers and plenty of spicy oak. The palate is full-bodied, with abundant, fine-grained tannins, still young and undeveloped and in need of some more time in bottle. It has the ingredients, the balance and freshness to develop nicely in bottle, giving a different expression of the zone from the more classical Torre Albéniz. 9,808 bottles produced. It was bottled in December 2023."
Jancis Robinson
Score
17.5
Date
2025-02-05
"Tasted blind. Very deep dark colour. Complexity built on layers of wild black fruit, fused with smoky and mocha aromas. A wine of impact made to impress. Fine-grained, elegant tannin, with an enveloping load of very tasty black fruit. Hedonistic, powerful and enjoyable wine. (FC) 14.5%"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2023-01-31
2020
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2024-10-02
"I like the dried herb, dark cherry and baked plum notes with touches of white pepper and grilled grapefruit. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate, with some chewy, stemmy tannins that deliver tension. Arguably rustic, but there are freshness and firmness from the fruit tannins and maybe the stems, too. Long, tightly wound finish, showing intrinsic beauty. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink from 2025."