95 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$60 list] In this wine, complex aromas of brambly fruits of the wood, chocolate-covered espresso bean and clove lead the way for black cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate, mint and baking spice flavors. Gorgeous mouthfeel and luxurious tannins make for a satisfying finish. Drink through 2039. (Jul 2023)"
94 points Tim Atkin, MW: "Tasted at the winery as an unbottled sample, but this is a supremely reliable red from Viña del Lentisco, made from a single parcel of Tempranillo located close to the Ebro River. Floral, focused and taut, with underlying concentration, some top notes of Mediterranean herbs and effortless, almost balletic balance. 2025-2032. (2022)"
93 points Zekun Shuai (JamesSuckling.com): "A serious Rioja showing excellent depth of fresh blue and red berry fruit. Some spices, flowers, chili chocolate and a hint of sandalwood. Juicy, round and polished on the palate with a mouthful of dusty tannins that extend to a long finish. Drink or hold. (6/2/23)"
91 points Joaquín Hidalgo (Vinous): "The 2019 Viña Gena is 100% Tempranillo sourced from the banks of the Ebro River in Laserna, Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa. Aged for up to 18 months in oak barrels, this garnet wine also offers a purplish sheen and delivers aromas of wild herbs, plums and moistened earth over an oak layer. Dry, rich and vibrant due to its juicy and fine-grained tannins, it lingers long with a whiff of liqueur. Drink: 2024-2034. (Dec 2023)"
94 points Tim Atkin, MW: "Tasted at the winery as an unbottled sample, but this is a supremely reliable red from Viña del Lentisco, made from a single parcel of Tempranillo located close to the Ebro River. Floral, focused and taut, with underlying concentration, some top notes of Mediterranean herbs and effortless, almost balletic balance. 2025-2032. (2022)"
93 points Zekun Shuai (JamesSuckling.com): "A serious Rioja showing excellent depth of fresh blue and red berry fruit. Some spices, flowers, chili chocolate and a hint of sandalwood. Juicy, round and polished on the palate with a mouthful of dusty tannins that extend to a long finish. Drink or hold. (6/2/23)"
91 points Joaquín Hidalgo (Vinous): "The 2019 Viña Gena is 100% Tempranillo sourced from the banks of the Ebro River in Laserna, Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa. Aged for up to 18 months in oak barrels, this garnet wine also offers a purplish sheen and delivers aromas of wild herbs, plums and moistened earth over an oak layer. Dry, rich and vibrant due to its juicy and fine-grained tannins, it lingers long with a whiff of liqueur. Drink: 2024-2034. (Dec 2023)"
| Product SKU | 354224 |
| Producer | Villota |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Varietal | Tempranillo/Tinto Fino |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 100% Tempranillo |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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