Altovinum Evodia Old Vines Garnacha 2020

Altovinum Evodia Old Vines Garnacha 2020 Glass-staining ruby. Aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, smoky minerals and white pepper, with a suggestion of candied rose. Supple on entry, then firmer in the mid-palate, with vibrant flavors of black and blue fruits and floral pastilles. Finishes with powerful blue fruit and spice notes and very good length. 100% Garnacha sourced from three villages within Sierra Santa Cruz, Aragon. Hand-harvested partially destemmed but not crushed. Fermented for 20 days in concrete vats and for a gentle seven-day post-fermentation maceration. 80% is aged 6 months in concrete tanks and neutral French and American oak, the remaining in solely concrete eggs. Critical Acclaim 91 Robert Parker Wine Advocate This is always very aromatic (it's what the name means), and in 2020 it's even paler and more ethereal then the 2019 that was already impressive and quite a change from previous vintages and other wines from the cooperative. Only 20% of the volume matured in oak and the wine is not oaky at all and has contained ripeness and very light extraction. This is bright and elegant, fresh and very pleasant to drink. Incredible for the price.