Renvivas 2019

The red Rufete 2019 Renvivas comes from 0.5 hectares planted 80 years ago with Rufete and a little Rufete Blanco in the middle of an arbustus tree (madroño) forest. It feels very balsamic, with tons of aromatic herbs and spices. This is less fruit-driven, spicier and herbal, with a hint of oak, even if the barrels are third and fourth use. It's medium to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and very tasty flavors in the finish. 1,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2021.

My pick of the Viñas Serranas range, this is a cuvée of Rufete and 15% Rufete Blanco, sourced from an isolated 0.5-hectare parcel planted in 1904. Enticing aromas of mint and violet lead you into a palate of raspberry, pomegranate and white pepper framed by understated oak and f ine-grained tannins. 2025 - 203