The 2017 Grande Reserva is a blend of 50% Alicante Bouschet, 20% Syrah, 20% Petit Verdot and the rest 10% Touriga Nacional, all aged for 12 months in 50% new French oak. It comes in at 14.6% alcohol. A big, dense wine, this shows off its Alicante personality first and foremost. There is some tannic pop, plus some hints of beef and licorice. (Okay, they are more than hints, but it is never too much.) This is a big, high-personality wine with a fair share of power that is going to need a food pairing. With the right pairing, it should be a great experience. It is sort of ready to drink now, but it is also a bit closed. It will be even better in a year or two. It should age well thereafter. It hasn't yet shown us where its ceiling is, but this will certainly improve.
94+ points, Mark Squires, Wine Advocate (Nov 2022)
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