On the nose lovely fresh aromas. Hints of red berry and black fruits with blackberries and raspberries coming to the fore. Creamy notes come through and then make way for subtle touches of oak brought by the wine’s ageing in barrel.

On the palate - Full bodied, fruity and flavoursome, with well-integrated acidity and round tannins which give great length on the palate. Vanilla and smooth toffee notes come through in the finish.

The Tempranillo grapes with which we produced our MXI 2020 were grown at 900 metres altitude in what is known as “El Monte Alto de Pesquera” or “the Highlands of Pesquera”. In the winery, the Pesquera MXI grapes go through a rigorous selection process.This fresh, fruity wine was aged for a period of 14 months at the winery in very carefully chosen barrels of different capacities toasted with a medium char.

This brand was born in 2016 as part of a new project at Familia Fernández Rivera and is vinified with dedication, love and respect for the land. Its launch provided a warm welcome to the new generations of our family coming into the business.

Perfectly ready to enjoy now. Best decanted 30 minutes before serving. Great with small game birds served with rice. Also risottos, carpaccios, grilled meats, or with grilled lamb chops.

Awarded 92 points: Tim Atkin MW

"Dark strawberries and blackberries with sweet spices and a hint of vanilla. Juicy and tight on the medium- to full-bodied palate with chewy tannins and a slightly drying finish. Needs time to soften. Try in 2025."
91 points.
James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (May 2023)