Sena Rocas de Sena 2021

Seña Rocas de Seña 2021 is a remarkably precise, vibrant, and beautifully layered red blend representing the second vintage of the highly acclaimed second wine from the iconic Viña Seña estate. Sourced from selected parcels within the hillside estate in the Aconcagua Valley, this wine pays homage to the unique volcanic, gravelly soils of the region by weaving together classic Bordeaux grapes with a unique addition of Mediterranean varieties. The moderately cool 2021 growing season yielded grapes of exceptional aromatic purity and freshness, translating into an exquisite bouquet of fresh strawberries, sour cherries, and pomegranate, elegantly intertwined with hints of wild sage, violet petals, cloves, and a delicate touch of toasted pastry. On the palate, it reveals a medium-bodied, linear, and finely textured structure driven by a core of juicy red and blue forest fruits that is seamlessly balanced by high, mouthwatering natural acidity and ultra-fine, chalky, polished tannins, resulting in a remarkably elegant, vertical, and long finish accented by a crisp mineral edge.

Food Pairing: Pairs flawlessly with rosemary-crusted rack of lamb, charcoal-grilled dry-aged ribeye steak, roasted venison loin with a juniper reduction, or traditional savory Mediterranean moussaka.

96 Points - James Suckling

Very racy, vibrant and intense with a heap of pure red fruit, full of strawberries, red cherries and a hint of spice, flowers and blue fruit. A subtle twist of mineral, too. Medium-bodied, linear, long and subtle on the palate, sandwiched by very fine, polished tannins. Precision and purity are the words. Elegant and slightly austere with a very long, subtle finish. 35% malbec, 21% syrah, 20% cabernet sauvignon, 10% grenache, 9% petit verdot and 5% mourvedre. 50,000 bottles made, which is a little more than the 2020 vintage. Drink or hold.

94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The second vintage of their second wine, the 2021 Rocas de Seña is less opulent and with more tension and floral aromas (but with power too) than the 2020. It was produced with a blend of 35% Malbec, 21% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Grenache, 9% Petit Verdot and, for the first time, 5% Mourvedre. Grenache and Mourvedre were planted in 2005 on the family's other property that was first planted in 1999 with Syrah. It's a little below the 14% alcohol stated on the label. It fermented mostly in stainless steel and some concrete eggs for the Garnacha, and it aged separately before being blended, lowering the total time in barrel to 18 to 20 months. It's floral, perfumed, elegant and expressive, with herbal freshness and a spicy twist from the barrels. The palate is fine-boned, balanced and elegant. You notice the different aromatic and gustative palette when tasted next to Seña, with fine-grained, chalky tannins. This is a noteworthy second label with drinkability and aging capability. 50,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in February 2023.