Bodegas Olivares Tinto

This is one of those wines that sounds too good to be true…..but it isn’t! Super rich, full, and smooth, this is Monastrell-based cuvee comes from very old, un-grafted vines that have been organically farmed since the 1930’s! Aged for 3 months in large format oak foudres, the resulting wine is all about ripe berries and easy drinking. I honestly can’t tell you why it’s so cheap, but I can guarantee you it’s delicious.

'The juicy and young red 2020 Tinto was produced with a majority of Monastrell, with some Syrah and Garnacha from their Hoya de Santa Ana vineyard, produced in a honest, fruit-driven and fresh way. It has notes of berries and herbs (thyme and rosemary) and a juicy palate with glossy tannins and a long, dry finish with very fine tannins. Deliciously Mediterranean. It matured in 6,000- and 10,000-liter oak vats for three months.' - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 90 points