Ribera del Duero, 'Montecastrillo Rosado'

Score

92

"Poured blind, you could easily convince me that the 2024 Rosado Montecastrillo is a Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo—it shares the same juiciness, concentration, lift and energy that make the Cerasuolo style so compelling. Here, 100% Tempranillo yields a purplish-red-hued wine of spicy depth, lifted potpourri aromatics and layers of fresh, mouthwatering dark berry fruit. Curvaceous and pliant, this is just do delicious. That's all there is to it."

Score

90

"Chalk, bitter herbs, dried cherries, and dried watermelon on the nose. This full-bodied rosado, made in the clarete style, exhibits a deep color and firm, lightly chewy tannins. Slightly rustic yet authentic, it embodies a sense of tradition. Crafted from biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Best enjoyed in 2026."