Quinta da Muradella "Alanda" Monterrei Tinto 2018

James Suckling : 94 Points

(10/28/2024) The nose is rich and expressive, with red fruit and flower aromas. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, nervy and fresh, with silky tannins, red berry character and a persistent, flavorful finish. It’s 40% mencia, with the remainder bastardo, mouraton, garnacha tintorera, gran negro and other red varieties. This fermented in a combination of foudre, barriques and cement. Once finished fermentation it ages for two years in tanks.

Wine Advocate : 93 Points

(11/16/2023) The characterful 2018 Alanda Tinto was produced with a blend of Mencía, Bastardo and Garnacha Tintorera from their vineyards with different soils (slate, sand and clay) in different parts within Monterrei. It fermented together with one-third full clusters in stainless steel and concrete and matured in barrique, stainless steel and concrete vats for 15 months; then it was blended and put back in stainless steel for one more year. It has very good freshness, purity of aroma and flavors and a medium-bodied palate, with moderate alcohol and very fine tannins. 13,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in August 2022. Drink Date: 2023 - 2029.