2024 | Francisco Barona | Ribera del Duero

A field blend of 11 parcels, mostly Tinto Fino with Garnacha and Albillo Mayor, the 2024 is fresh from the rains of the year, with more acidity than the previous vintage. Terroir and varietal-driven, it’s not masked by concentration, offering extreme elegance, a touch of spice, and pure red fruit, with approachable tannins and balanced acidity. The silkiness of the texture resonates, as do the floral, fruity aromatics of the Garnacha, structured to age a decade or more while revealing its finesse already. Drink 2028-2038.

98 Pts Jeb Dunnuck