The Story
Seña Rocas de Seña 2022 is a highly expressive, elegant, and masterfully layered red blend that highlights the second vinification chapter from the legendary Viña Seña estate. Born from a cooler, dry growing season that fostered exceptional aromatic purity, this vintage beautifully bridges traditional Bordeaux varieties with a distinct Mediterranean influence. It pours a brilliant ruby-red color with youthful violet reflections, opening with a vibrant, pure bouquet of cranberries, fresh blueberries, and rosemary, intricately complexed by suggestions of dill, nutmeg, and wild lavender. On the palate, this medium-bodied red displays a delightfully supple, juicy, and linear texture, driven by a crisp core of red and black forest fruits. Balanced seamlessly by a precise vein of mouthwatering natural acidity and exceptionally fine, caressing tannins, it glides into a lingering, savory finish marked by a distinctively fresh, mineral-rich, and spicy complexity.
Food Pairing: Pairs spectacularly with rosemary-crusted rack of lamb, slow-braised lamb rogan josh, charcoal-grilled ribeye steak, or rich duck breast with a spiced berry reduction.
95 Points - James Suckling
94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A unique blend of 33% Malbec, 25% Syrah, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Mourvèdre and 5% Grenache, aged 18 months in French barrique, the 2022 Rocas de Seña is a vibrant introduction to the Seña winemaking style, accurately displayed in the poised, graceful style this wine delivers. The nose is fresh and lively with a savory, herbal background, introducing a suave, precise, plush palate. While this is juicier and less tensely structured than the Seña itself, there is no lack of bracing tension that props up and elongates the finish. This is a beautiful and overperforming wine with a singular identity.
Description
Seña Rocas de Seña 2022 is a highly expressive, elegant, and masterfully layered red blend that highlights the second vinification chapter from the legendary Viña Seña estate. Born from a cooler, dry growing season that fostered exceptional aromatic purity, this vintage beautifully bridges traditional Bordeaux varieties with a distinct Mediterranean influence. It pours a brilliant ruby-red color with youthful violet reflections, opening with a vibrant, pure bouquet of cranberries, fresh blueberries, and rosemary, intricately complexed by suggestions of dill, nutmeg, and wild lavender. On the palate, this medium-bodied red displays a delightfully supple, juicy, and linear texture, driven by a crisp core of red and black forest fruits. Balanced seamlessly by a precise vein of mouthwatering natural acidity and exceptionally fine, caressing tannins, it glides into a lingering, savory finish marked by a distinctively fresh, mineral-rich, and spicy complexity.
Food Pairing: Pairs spectacularly with rosemary-crusted rack of lamb, slow-braised lamb rogan josh, charcoal-grilled ribeye steak, or rich duck breast with a spiced berry reduction.
95 Points - James Suckling
94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A unique blend of 33% Malbec, 25% Syrah, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Mourvèdre and 5% Grenache, aged 18 months in French barrique, the 2022 Rocas de Seña is a vibrant introduction to the Seña winemaking style, accurately displayed in the poised, graceful style this wine delivers. The nose is fresh and lively with a savory, herbal background, introducing a suave, precise, plush palate. While this is juicier and less tensely structured than the Seña itself, there is no lack of bracing tension that props up and elongates the finish. This is a beautiful and overperforming wine with a singular identity.
