Llanos del Almendro 2016

The next vintage after 2014 is the 2016 Llanos del Almendro, from one of the places with sandy soils with silt that produces very elegant wines. It has an explosive nose that is floral, exuberant, very open and expressive, with a silky palate. It's from 1.39 hectares in 19 plots, and they do two vinifications (by soil) from plants averaging 140 years of age (!). It's intense, balanced and expressive, with very fine tannins, a little Burgundian, if you like. It's fluid, medium-bodied and has very good ripeness. This has to be one of the finest wines they have ever produced here! 1,662 numbered bottled were filled in September 2018.

Deep, plummy nose with sweet blueberries, savory spices, graphite, dried violets and potpourri. Concentrated and ripe with lots of sweet berries on the palate. Tight, with silky tannins and a ripe-berry finish. 100% tinto fino. Drink or hold.