Rating:
94
James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com
Very hot iron and cloves with green pepper to the dark fruit. Full-to medium-bodied with firm, silky tannins and a fresh, spicy finish. Lots going on, with lots of flavor and character. 100% tintilla.
Product Description:
"Atlántida is a rare dry red wine crafted from the nearly extinct Tintilla grape variety in the Sherry region. The wine benefits from the albariza soil, a pure white chalk unique to the region. Starting with the 2022 vintage, Alberto Orte found that Tintilla grapes from his El Aljibe estate surpassed those from the Pago de Balbaína vineyard. To achieve the best expression of Tintilla, Alberto now sources grapes from his estate, which includes three vineyards: San Cristóbal, San José, and El Aljibe. Dusty albariza chalk supports aromas of Italian plum, dried black cherry, and green herbs like rosemary and sage. Hints of sea breeze and minerality reminiscent of bluefin tuna are present. As the wine opens, wild fruits emerge, giving way to a palate that is light, lifted, and elegant. It offers mouthwatering acidity, persistent flavor, and integrated tannins. The wine reveals restrained red and black fruits, candied violet, rooibos, and subtle notes of oregano and Darjeeling tea on the finish."-Importer