Bimbache Vinicola Tinto El Hierro 2018
- Region
- Spain » Canary Islands » El Hierro DO
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Vintage
- 2018
- Grapes
- Listán Negro, Vijariego Negro
- Alcohol
- 11
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
Ratings
Oh come on - what an incredible nose! A touch of smoke, dried fruits, roasted bacon, pepper, dried red flowers, and a hint of raw meat. On the palate it's super fine, delicate, almost ethereal, complex, and deeply mineral - beautifully crafted and delicious. You just want to keep drinking it. The fruit here is gorgeous - like hibiscus tea mixed with wild strawberry jam, with a lovely bitterness running through it. A stunning wine.
First impression - its glory days have passed. The wine seemed to be in decline: concentration gone, fruit faded with no intention of returning. But then I stopped multitasking. Took a breath. A pause.
And suddenly - there it was, delicate and quietly beautiful. Pepper, smoke, dried fruits, faded rose petals, a bit of meatiness, and the golden warmth of an autumn forest. Oh and a volcanic twist! Super mineral. The acidity is still vibrant, the tannins fully resolved, velvety, and the wine becomes almost ethereal - as if the spirit is gently parting from the body.
It's a wine to drink now, without delay. So… when's our planned Canary tasting? Time to check in on the rest of the bottles.
This wine impresses with its blend of delicacy and sophistication, perfectly balancing good fruitiness and moderate acidity for a juicy, velvety palate that enhances its drinkability. It exudes charming aromas of smoke, red fruits, compote, red flowers, underbrush, raw meat, and spices. Its multilayered complexity and lengthy, flavourful finish mark it as a standout choice showing depth and nuances.
Reflecting on over a year-old notes, this once ugly duckling has gracefully morphed into a charming beauty. The bouquet entertains with a spicy dance of black pepper, red flowers, small cherries, raw meat, and a hint of forest floor. It's an easy companion to the palate - delicate, juicy, and wholly appetizing with a light-bodied demeanor. The mineral touch is well-integrated, adding to the allure rather than distracting. A delightful turn of events.
Hehe, people warned me that this wine is not good. I've tasted two bottles: one was slightly fizzy, the other was good. My review is based on the better bottle. Reductive notes (we used the 'bearded man who shat himself' phrase), ascorbic candy, cherry, and raw meat. On the palate, it's elegant, fresh and overall easy-going and pleasant.