but in 2021 it comes from a single vineyard in Mata Los Pardos on clay and sandy soils planted with the usual Mencía field blend of the older vineyards

especially in context with so many reductive reds

Guía Penin 92 P

provides good conditions to do so

9 Monate im Fuder

Casa Castillo, Pie Franco 2016 Magnum Pet Nat but in 2021 it comesPie Franco 2016 Magnum Casa Castillo, DOP Jumilla, Spain 100% Monastrell old vines, 18 month in fudre Parker 96 P 1,5 Liter 15% Alc. Contains Sulphites As I saw with Las Gravas, the only problem with the 2016 Pie Franco is that I tasted it next to the superb 2017. Surprisingly enough, it feels riper than the 2017, when the year was colder and wetter. It has persistent and pungent flavors and is juicy within the dry and stony character of the texture.