Finca Dofi 2021 Alvaro Palacios

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Robert Parker (97)

The more backward of the 2021s was the 2021 Finca Dofí, which was very primary and smelled almost like the fermentation vessels, and it took time in the glass to open up. The blend is higher in Garnacha and they couldn't use the Picapoll, as it didn't work well that cool year, so it's 90% Garnacha, 9% Cariñena and 1% white grapes. It achieved 14.5% alcohol but kept better freshness than in 2020, a constant in the 2021 wines. Very promising. They expect 24,000 bottles. It should be bottled around April 2023.

Jancis Robinson (17)

88% Garnacha, 9% Cariñena, 2% Picapoll, 1% Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo. Aged 14 months in foudres and bocoyes.
Less overtly fragrant than Álvaro's Valmira Rioja tasted beforehand. Dense on the palate but with vibrant acidity that prevents it becoming too thick-set. Granular tannins that have a long way to go to reach maturity. The red fruit is still very compact and un-luscious – perhaps that reflects the hard slate terroir. Plenty of time is needed. (RH)