"Cropped from a vintage of average temperatures, but more rain than normal, the 2014 Alto Moncayo followed the usual fermentation in small tanks with neutral yeasts and 18 months in new French and 35% American oak barrels. 2014 was a balanced year with normal yields. Both wines are from old, head-pruned Garnacha vines. They do a selection for Aquilón, sometimes part of the plots and sometimes a barrel selection. This is powerful and concentrated, ripe and generously oaked, finding its balance in an XL style. I found the last couple of vintages better balanced and with better-integrated oak than in the past. This is definitely riper than the 2013, slightly different in style but at a similar level of quality. 54,600 bottles were filled in July 2016."

"Dark violet. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes fresh red and dark berries, incense, vanilla and candied flowers, along with a vibrant mineral overtone. Juicy, concentrated and focused on the palate, offering intense black raspberry, boysenberry and spicecake flavors that deepen and spread out steadily on the back half. An impressively long, mineral-laced finish features silky, even tannins and an echo of lavender pastille."

"A big, rich chocolatey nose with powerful black fruits. A very full body and a long, slightly sweet and warm finish behind that. Drink now."

"Black cherry and boysenberry flavors mingle with cocoa and espresso notes in this plush, generous red, in the modern style, with light, firm tannins providing backbone, and just enough acidity to stay lively. Drink now through 2024. 2,000 cases made."

"A heavy application of charred oak might be too much for some, but if that's to your liking then you should enjoy this Garnacha's smoky, spicy nose. A stout, full-bodied palate is full of resiny oak with a balance of acid. Saturated, woody flavors of roasted berry fruits finish toasty and resiny. Drink through 2020."

“An inky, brooding monster, which is reminiscent of Zinfandel or Port. The palate is huge, chewy, sweet, and warm.” (BRONZE)

“Tasted blind. Energetic nose! It is powerful with some dairy, plenty of velvety sweet oak notes. Lots of dark berries, prunes and figs. Personally I like it, as it is rich and deep with well-ripened fruit but leaving behind any overripe note. Well made! Big wine with toasted and caramel notes, broad volume and texture, long and warm. It has concentration and deep extract but presents pleasure and drinkability.” (17.5 out of 20 points)