(96+ points) The 2023 Cobrana feels more serious and complete, keeping an ethereal side but with more depth and a little earthier this year. It comes from different vineyards in the village of Congosto at some 750 meters above sea level on degraded blue slate and red clay soils, one of the last zones of Bierzo to ripen. The full clusters of all the varieties fermented in a 6,100-liter open-top oak vat with a long maceration but a soft extraction and matured in 300-liter barrels (now that she has more space, she's moving toward 500-liter barrels) and 1,500-liter amphorae for 14 months. It has 13.5% alcohol, denoting a complete cycle and good ripeness, which means full development of aromas and flavors. The wine has more depth, with tannins and layers. It's polished and elegant but with more clout. 8,400 bottles produced.- LG

The 2023 Cobrana is Mencía sourced from the village of Cobrana, Bierzo. This aged in a mix of amphora and barrel. Fermented with 100% stems, it opens with notes of herbs and underbrush, accented by orange and flowers. Juicy and flavorful, this has a compact core with a ferruginous, slightly reductive edge. The 2023 is interesting and well defined. - By Joaquín Hidalgo, September 2025

Red fruit and blueberries, with floral notes of rose petals and violets. The medium- to full-bodied palate shows a very fluid profile, with a moderately firm thread of blue fruit that adds tension and definition. Vibrant and polished, this has a bright, expressive, almost ethereal finish. From a high-altitude vineyard. This mostly mencia blend includes white grapes such as godello, palomino and dona blanca. Drink now or hold. Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas Senior Editor