The more reductive 2021 Cuesta Chica has notes of gun powder, which are subtle, fresh and elegant, with only 13% alcohol and very good freshness. 2021 has to be the finest vintage for this pure Garnacha, which fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts and 100% full clusters with a 30-day maceration and matured exclusively in concrete eggs for 18 months. This 2021 is more Barolo, combining finesse with power. RP
$ 308
Alcohuaz Cuesta Chica Garnacha 2022
RP
96
JS
95
Among the many stellar wines at Alcohuaz, the 2022 Cuesta Chica stands out as a stunningly transparent, intense and nuanced expression of Garnacha. The nose presents a harmonious blend of pottery clay, pepperoncini, crushed stone and dried-herb aromas, all bound by a core of red and blue fruits. On the palate, it exhibits the captivating precision that characterizes the entire range, balancing silky, weightless elegance with tenacious, grippy intensity. RP