$24.99 on 6+ (code: 6saves2)
$26.99 reg

The appellation wine, this is a blend of fruit sources from across the region grown to Alavaro's exacting standards. While this is a great entry to the region and the top more expensive wines this wine is still a tremendous bargain showcasing concentration, elegance, approachability and restraint.

92 pts Wine Spectator
This elegant red shows lovely balance and accessibility, offering fine-grained tannins enmeshed with flavors of ripe black raspberry, plum, crushed pine and milled pepper, plus a lively touch of mandarin orange peel. Lingering and lightly chewy on the finish. Garnacha, Samso, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2032.

Gapes: 40% Garnacha, 30% Samso, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah
Vineyard: A combination of estate vineyards and purchased grapes.
Soils: Schist.
Vinification: The grapes are destemmed and sofly crushed. 30 day maceration. Fermentation is in stainless steel, cement and large open top wooden vats. Remontages and punching down.
Aging: 4-6 months in used barrels and wooden vats