Finca Valpiedra ‘Petra De Valpiedra’ Rioja 2018

The 80-hectare Finca Valpiedra estate is tucked in a photogenic turn of the Ebro River. Grapes are grown using organic methods and hand-harvested before rigorous sorting ensures only the finest are used. Tempranillo is the most-planted variety, but the three hectares of Garnacha – rooted in alluvial soils – produce wines that are aromatic, complex and age-worthy. This stand-out bottling is utterly delicious: think fruity cassis aromas, with hints of toffee and vanilla. Savoury, fresh, and silky too. No surprise that respected critic Tim Atkin MW gave it a brilliant review.