El Grillo y La Luna 12 Lunas Tinto 2020

El Grillo y La Luna 12 Lunas Tinto 2020 is an exquisite red wine from the northeastern part of Spain, more specifically the Somontano region . This wine is a harmonious blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Tempranillo, 13% Garnacha and 3% Syrah. The grapes are hand-picked from early September to mid-October, when they have reached their optimum ripeness. After fermentation and malolactic fermentation in steel tanks, the wine is aged for 9 months in small French oak barrels before being blended and bottled.

Tasting notes: This wine presents a deep cherry red color with violet tones. The nose is fresh and intense with notes of ripe red fruit. On the tongue, the wine is soft and full-bodied, with a well-balanced acidity and ripe tannins, which give a fresh and persistent aftertaste with subtle notes from the barrel aging. Serving suggestion: It is recommended to serve this wine at 16-17°C. It goes perfectly with flavorful pasta dishes, grilled poultry or veal.

The producer: El Grillo y La Luna is a family-owned winery established in 2007 near Barbastro in Somontano. With 53 hectares of vineyards, the winery produces around 200,000 bottles of wine annually. They are known for their patient approach to winemaking, only releasing the wines when they are ready to be enjoyed.

Reviews:

• Bottleneck: 94 points. "Soft fruit with a complexity rarely found under 150,-. I am deeply impressed."

• EkstraBladet: 90 points. "Peppery nose with black berries, licorice, dark spices, violets and toast on the palate. Nice concentration with a nice structure."

• VinAvisen: 5 stars. "The taste is rich in soft, fresh fruit complemented by a fine spicy note and a suitable acidity at the end."

Overall, El Grillo y La Luna 12 Lunas Tinto 2020 is a well-balanced and complex red wine that combines fresh fruit with spicy notes and a pleasant acidity, making it suitable for a variety of dishes.