Deep color with a ruby touch. On the nose, the wine is balanced and complex with several levels of aromas. Black fruits such as blackberries or ripe plums, toasted notes of nutmeg, graphite and the classic roasted red pepper typical of the variety. On the palate, this vintage is slightly different from the classic Peralillo Carmenere. On the one hand, it has better acidity, a balanced sucrosity, and on the other hand, the tannins are more present, which translates into a juicier wine. A Carmenere with great complexity on the nose, a young but balanced palate and a pleasant finish.
91 James Suckling A medium-to full-bodied carmenere with lots of dark, grilled cumin, black beans, olives and smoked meat. Dry and tannic with a juicy core of fruit, without being sweet.
91 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com COMMENTARY: The 2020 Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Carmenere is stylish and true-to-type. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows aromas and flavors of green melon, dried herbs, and spice. Pair it with a curry-accented lamb stew. (Tasted: August 16, 2023, San Francisco, CA)
90 Wine Spectator There's a lot to admire in this well-structured version, offering floral blueberry and blackberry preserves up front, with details of roasted red pepper, hot stone and fresh green herbs folding in around fine tannins.
