Alberto Orte, A Portela Mencía, Valdeorras, Galicia, Spain 2017

At once juicy, deep and delicate, fine tannic structure and an assertive mineral backbone support a fleshy core of plum, cherry and blood orange. 12 months in tank, eight in French oak barrels. Shows elegant maturity, with fine layers of crushed violets, rose petals, dried mint and wild oregano, a spicy lining adding vibrancy.