Flor de Vetus 2020

Fine oak spices, warm stones and a hint of cedar and dark chocolate to the fresh blackberries and dark cherries. Dusty, fine-coated tannins on the full-bodied palate, delivering a juicy and fairly polished finish. Long and driven. Drinkable now, but better in a year or two.

The 2020 Flor de Vetus was produced with grapes from the main property and five other plots that contribute a little Garnacha to the blend. 2020 was cooler than 2019, but they had spring frost that reduced yields by 45% and they harvested earlier. It fermented in stainless steel with yeasts selected from the property. It has 14.25% alcohol with good freshness and acidity, black rather than red fruit and a heady and smoky twist from the 12 months in barrel. 70,000 bottles and 100 magnums produced. It was bottled in June 2022.