Retour El Escocès Volante - Calatayud - Manga del brujo - Red - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Spain
DESIGNATION: Calatayud
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Provechon & 5% Mazuelo
ALCOHOL: 14.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Purple red with ruby highlights.
Nose Intense aromas of black fruits, with a hint of spice from pepper and fresh herbs.
Palate Full-bodied with silky, balanced tannins, this wine offers black fruit flavors and a slightly spicy finish.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve at 14–16°C.
Food Venison fillet with wine sauce, roast beef, and slow-cooked vegetables.
Cellar ageing From now until 2029
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Scottish Master of Wine Norrel Robertson—nicknamed *El Escocés Volante*—founded this small estate in the rugged hills of Aragón. A top-tier winemaker, he sources grapes from tiny, high-altitude plots tucked away in the mountains, working with seriously old vines. Over time, the range has grown to include parcel-specific wines, some made without any added sulphites.
Wine Opening with gorgeous aromas of rosemary and eucalyptus, the 2021 Red Calatayud Manga del Brujo is a beautifully crafted Mediterranean wine. Juicy, balanced, and dense, it delivers generous fruit flavours—cherry, black pepper, a hint of smoke—and finishes with a long, herbaceous lift. A perfect match for game or grilled red meat. Rated 92/100 by both the Selection Committee and the Parker Guide.
Vinification Hand harvested from vines located at an altitude of 800m. Traditional vinification. Aged in barrels.
AWARDS
AWARDS Wine rated 92/100 by our committee!
Robert Parker: 92/100