2019 Quinta da Muradella Candea Tinto, Spain

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This Galician estate is super close to the Portuguese border, where summers are extremely hot and winters extremely cold. Regardless, José Luis Mateo is on a mission to restore the winemaking traditions, including resurrecting varieties. This unoaked red is captivating and satisfying with the spice of mencía benefitting beautifully from the robust fruit of the alicante bouschet.

13% alc. RRP $36, drink by 2023