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."