The grapes for this wine come vineyards in the villages of La Horra, Gumiel de Izan and Moradillo from 12 to 80 year-old vines.
Displaying a good vibrant deep cherry red color with fragrant, clear notes of cherry drop and violet there is a beautifully unadorned yet brooding quality to this; it feels deep, vinous and vibrant, flecked with bright red fruit notes, sweet earth and a darker, more spiced character on the finish.
"Good winemakers step up in challenging vintages like 2022. This pure Tinto Fino from Michael Zaccagnini is a case in point. Combining grapes from La Horra and 10% from Gumiel de Mercado, it's a youthful, structured red with the concentration to age. Chalky top notes complement a palate of blueberry and black cherry, granular tannins and toasty 50% new oak. 2026-32
- Tim Atkin MW (Ribera del Duero 2024 Special Report), 93 pts
"Fine oak spices with fresh, rich blackberries, grilled herbs and cocoa powder. Juicy and full-bodied yet concentrated, with powerful but fine-veined tannins. Polished and quite long. Very complete and well knit. 100% tempranillo. Drink from 2025
- James SUCKLING (December 2024), 95 pts
- Tim Atkin MW (Ribera del Duero 2023 Special Report), 93 pts
". - Mike DESIMONE"
- Wine Enthusiast (May 2024), 93 pts
"Graphite and minerality take charge of this dynamic 100% Tempranillo from vines ranging between 20 and 80 years old. Juicy blackberry soon emerge and blue floral notes grab the tongue, part of the concentrated array of dried fruits and flora. Elegant to the core."
- The Tasting Panel (January/February 2022), 95 pts
"Fruit-of-the-wood and charcuterie aromas lead the way for flavors of blackberry, raspberry, milk chocolate, olive paste and aniseed. here is a nice play of cool spice, savory characteristics and fruit set into plush tannins that gives way to a savory but bright finish. - Mike DESIMONE"
- Wine Enthusiast (December 2022), 93 pts - BEST OF YEAR
- Tim Atkin MW (Ribera del Duero Top 100), 90 pts
Sei Solo and Preludio represent the artistic vision of Javier Zaccagnini. After 20 years of experience in Ribera del Duero, he spent six years with the Quality Control Regulatory Board ...
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