Interesting plum, smoke, forest floor and oyster shell aromas. Lead pencil. Medium-bodied with subtle notes of matchstick, sandalwood and fresh berries. Minerally. Juicy and savory. Drink or hold.
94 points, James Suckling (Aug 2023)
The young and lively 2018 Viña Real Reserva showcases the style of a cooler year with contained ripeness and Viña Real character. It's a gastronomical wine with very good freshness and red rather than black fruit, sweet spices and even a touch of blood orange peel. It's tasty, juicy and easy to drink, with a medium body and integrated oak. They might have used more French oak in the 2018, as they are renewing their barrels. 180,000 bottles. It was bottled in March 2021.
93+ points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Jul 2022)
Quite soft and generous, the tannins in the 2018 Vina Real Reserva are well-managed. The mix of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, and Graciano, like in the Crianza, show medium-bodied balance, high-toned red fruit, and acidity, with a floral nose of violet. The finish grips and speaks to further aging 7-10 years.
92 points, Virgine Boone, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2025)
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