2020 Milsetentayseis Tinto Ribera del Duero

Tim Atkin MW - 96

As the percentage of new oak has fallen over the last three years, so this impressive wine
has started to express the remarkable freshness and quality of its terroir between 900 and
1,076 metres in Fuentenebro. Mostly made from very old vines, it's an assemblage of Tinto
Fino and 15% Alarije, Albillo Mayor, Bobal, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo and Viura that's
wonderfully bright, chalky, layered and complex. Racy and refined, with red berry and
pomegranate flavours, a dusting of oak and textured tannins. 

James Suckling - 94

Tangy and fresh nose with an inviting layer of grilled herbs and stones that give a lot of energy to the blackberries, blueberries, dark chocolate and graphite. Quite juicy and fine-grained on the full-bodied palate with powerful, mealy tannins that melt into the long but subtle finish. Consistently a polished, outstanding Ribera del Duero. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

Vinous - 93

The 2020 Milsetentayseis is a red field blend primarily made from Tempranillo, sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Fuentenebro, Ribera del Duero. Aged for 18 months in oak barrels, it appears garnet in color. The intense nose reveals cherry, sour cherry, plum, dried flower and wild herb notes. Dry and rich, the somewhat chalky mouthfeel and calibrated acidity lead to a mid-juicy, lasting palate. This is a modern expression of Ribera.

Robert Parker - 92+

The red 2020 Tinto was produced with Tinto Fino (a.k.a. Tempranillo) grapes from ancient vines in the village of Fuentenebro at 1,000+ meters above sea level. It fermented in small containers—oak, clay, concrete and stainless steel—and matured in barriques and oak foudres for 18 months. It has a ripe nose, 14% alcohol, plenty of spices, toast and smoke and a juicy, full-bodied palate and abundant tannins, a little powdery, with a dry finish. 45,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2022.