Bodegas Piqueras Old Vines Garnacha

From southeast Spain, the Piqueras label has built a strong reputation for delivering consistent high quality and excellent value. This Old Vines Garnacha is from mature vines aged 45-60 years, whose naturally low yields bring extra concentration and richness. Expect generous, velvety flavours of black cherry and damson, layered with warming spice and a subtle touch of vanilla from carefully judged oak ageing. Smooth, approachable, and fruit-forward, it offers real depth without heaviness – a reliable crowd-pleaser that comfortably overdelivers for the price.

• 90/100, Jamie Goode, in an article on Bodegas Piqueras: “14.5% alcohol. 40-50 year old Garnacha Tintorea (Alicante Bouschet, not the same as Grenache), organically farmed. This is sweetly floral with bright berry and blackcurrant fruit on the nose, leading to a dark, intense palate showing liquorice, meat, mint and sleek black fruits, with a nice spicy, fennel-laced finish and a touch of damson. This is inky and lush, but still has freshness and a bit of tannic bite and a slight bitter twist. Really impressive for the price.” (2021 vintage)
• Featured by Brian Elliott, MidWeek Wines, “Medium bodied but with rich aromas, the result has a core of plum, cherry and loganberry flavours. Supplementary support comes in the form of good acidity – but limited tannin – coupled with hints of vanilla, aniseed and mocha.” (2021 vintage)