Alva de Dios "Camino de los Arrias" Rufete 2017

This charming, light red comes from the little-known DO of Arribes in far-western Spain. Rufete is a curious grape that is finally expressing itself well thanks to thoughtful wineries like Alva de Dios Hernandez. Think Pinot Noir with a little Jura wildness. Great balance of sappy red fruit and floral spice. A lot of wine for the money here.

(Bastardo, Rufete, Trincadeira, Juan Garcia)

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