Bodegas Volver Tarima Monastrell 2020

A deep, dark ruby color decorates the glass. The aromas are led by sun-kissed black cherry and plum, rounded out by a handful of purple flowers and a pleasant chaparral aroma. The mouthfeel is lush and voluptuous, with a juicy midpalate, cocoa, and balanced acidity that lifts the long-lasting finish with polished tannins. A lot of power under the hood from this ancient-vine gem! Drink now–2028. Accompaniment: Rice from Pinoso, hard cheese, red meats, cured meats, barbecues.

In early 2024, after a year of blind-tasting thousands of wines from all over the world, six Wine Spectator editors selected their Top 10 Values of the Year. The wine that landed at #8—and was crowned the #1 Spanish value of the year—was Volver’s 2020 Tarima Hill Old Vines Monastrell. From Alicante—Spain’s bullseye for value—these 50–85 year-old vines deliver an immensely concentrated, luscious wine.