Tasting notes:

With Javier Suqué Mateu as the managing director, Caves i Vins is striding forward as a top-class Spanish producer. Located in Catalunya, the terraced vineyards benefit from the red calcareous soils holding moisture and from cool Tramontane winds. This superb wine is a marvellous result from a blend of five varieties, showing a deep ruby-cherry colour and plenty of juicy cherry fruit with nutmeg, allspice, paprika and white pepper accents. Dry, the palate has ripe blackcurrant and dark Victoria plums framed by brisk acidity and almost meaty tannins. Layered, textured, poised and complex, this savoury wine is a good choice for succulent Wagyu beef, grilled bleu. [Patricia Stefanowicz MW]