The next vintage after 2014 is the 2016 Llanos del Almendro, from one of the places with sandy soils with silt that produces very elegant wines. It has an explosive nose that is floral, exuberant, very open and expressive, with a silky palate. It's from 1.39 hectares in 19 plots, and they do two vinifications (by soil) from plants averaging 140 years of age (!). It's intense, balanced and expressive, with very fine tannins, a little Burgundian, if you like. It's fluid, medium-bodied and has very good ripeness. This has to be one of the finest wines they have ever produced here! 1,662 numbered bottled were filled in September 2018.

A bold, medium- to full-bodied red, with aromas and flavors of fig cake and baking spice that glide across the palate. This is framed by sculpted tannins and lightly juicy acidity, with hints of espresso, mineral and wild sage lingering on the finish. Best from 2024 through 2030. 142 cases made, 30 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add