Bodegas Bioenos Pulchrum Crespiello 2018
$54.55
Aged for 30 months in 300L fine-grain French oak barrels, this deeply expressive red reveals a dark purple hue with elegant legs in the glass. The bouquet is intense and layered — aromas of blackcurrant, licorice, and oak emerge, followed by subtle hints of vanilla bean and cherry. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, plush, and complex, delivering waves of Ribena, blackberry jam, and toasty oak, balanced by a lively acidity.
Tannins are finely integrated, allowing the dark berry fruit to shine with precision. The finish is long, warm, and textured, featuring a whisper of charred oak that lingers gracefully.
Pulchrum Crespiello 2018 – Cariñena D.O.P. (Aragón, Spain)
Grape Variety: 100% Vidadillo de Almonacid (Crespiello)
Alcohol: 14.5%
A true rarity from Aragón, Pulchrum Crespiello 2018 revives an ancient native varietal, Vidadillo de Almonacid, historically known as Crespiello since the 12th century. Sourced from a vineyard planted in 1900 on chalky soils — one of the oldest surviving vineyards in Cariñena — this wine is a living testament to Spanish viticultural heritage.
Aged for 30 months in 300L fine-grain French oak barrels, this deeply expressive red reveals a dark purple hue with elegant legs in the glass. The bouquet is intense and layered — aromas of blackcurrant, licorice, and oak emerge, followed by subtle hints of vanilla bean and cherry. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, plush, and complex, delivering waves of Ribena, blackberry jam, and toasty oak, balanced by a lively acidity.
Tannins are finely integrated, allowing the dark berry fruit to shine with precision. The finish is long, warm, and textured, featuring a whisper of charred oak that lingers gracefully. This wine is both powerful and elegant, a superb representation of Aragón’s forgotten Crespiello grape. Rated 92 Points by Robert Parker, Pulchrum Crespiello 2018 is a collector’s treasure — rare, refined, and deeply evocative of its ancient terroir.
