2024 Envinate Albahra

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Envínate Winery

Envínate was founded by four winemaking friends – Laura Ramos, Alfonso Torrente, José Ángel Martínez, and Roberto Santana – with roots in Galicia and projects in the Levante and Canary Islands, among others. Their philosophy is terroir-driven: working with old vineyards, spontaneous fermentation, and minimal intervention to prioritize the origin and grape variety. The style is modern Spanish, emphasizing freshness, layering, and nuance. More information about this winery can be found under the Winery tab.

2024 Envínate Albahra

Albahra is Envínate's Mediterranean red wine, originating from Almansa and Manchuela. A refined, fresh, and balanced blend with a distinct limestone influence.

The 2024 vintage is blended from Garnacha Tintorera and Moravia Agria, sourced from calcareous soils in Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha. It has an alcohol content of 13.5%, a pH of 3.42, and a crisp acidity of 5.8 g/l. Fermentation took place primarily in concrete, with the Moravia Agria partially aging in barrels. The wine was bottled in June 2025.

The 2024 vintage

After a dry start to the season, summer rain showers provided sufficient relief for the grapes to fully ripen. Harvest began about ten days earlier than usual, and yields were lower. This resulted in concentrated yet balanced wines, with Mediterranean ripeness and remarkable freshness. The team considers 2024 a powerful yet harmonious vintage.

Color, smell and taste

In the glass, Albahra 2024 reveals a bright ruby red color. The nose opens expressively with tart cherry, rose petals, and floral notes, complemented by hints of menthol and lavender. On the palate, the wine combines intensity with refinement. The fruit is vibrant and juicy, supported by fresh acidity and a light grip in the structure. The chalky soil lends tension and precision, while the Mediterranean signature remains clearly present. The overall result is balanced, energetic, and clear in style.

Professional reviews

The 2024 Albahra received 94 points from The Wine Advocate and 92 points in a supplementary assessment within the report "El Bierzo & Galicia: The Sil River Illuminates a Different Side of Spanish Wine" (drink 2025–2035). The wine is praised for its harmony, freshness, expressive aromatics, and intelligent balance between intensity and structure.

Wine-Food and Discount

If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you this information when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.

You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others. Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers. In the "Food" tab, you'll find advice on what to consider for the perfect wine-and-spice pairing, as well as several dish suggestions from our Sommelier.

Packing information Box
Block Bundle Options No
Type of Wine Red
Country Spain
Region La Mancha
Winery Envinate
Grape Garnacha, Moravia Agria
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2024
Drinking as of 2026
Drinking till 2032
Alcohol % 13.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content Standard (0.75 ltr)
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Promotion Tier Price
Parker rating 94
James Suckling rating 93
Vinous rating 92
Tasting Profiles Bloemig, Fris, Fruitig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Strak
Drink moments Met vrienden, Terras, Voor alledag
Sommy Pairing Beschrijving Albahra 2024 opent met sappige zurige kers en blauwpaarse bessen, vergezeld van rozen, lavendel en menthol, met een mediterrane kruidigheid, lichte aardse tonen, frisse zuren en een subtiele grip door kalkachtige mineraliteit. Die combinatie van fruit en frisse aciditeit maakt de wijn uitermate geschikt bij varkensvlees en charcuterie omdat hij het vettige snijdt en de kruidige, zoute smaken aanvult, en hij werkt net zo goed bij pasta en pizza waar tomatensaus en oregano de wijnfruitigheid versterken en bij barbecue waar rokerige en kruidige accenten in balans blijven. Extra geslaagd worden gerechten zoals gegrilde varkenskoteletten met rozemarijn en citroen, langzaam gegaard varkensvlees of spareribs met een licht pikante rub, en een houtovenpizza met tomaat, salami en verse oregano.

Parker

94

James Suckling

93

Vinous

92

Envínate (translates as "wine itself") is the brainchild of 4 friends, winemakers Roberto Santana, Alfonso Torrente, Laura Ramos and José Martínez. This gang of four was founded in 2005 while studying oenology at the University of Miguel Hernandez in Alicante. After graduating, they formed a winemaking consultancy, which evolved into Envínate, a project focused on exploring distinctive plots of land, mainly in the Atlantic regions of Ribeira Sacra and the Canary Islands. Their shared goal is to make very pure and authentic wines that express the terruño of each parcel in a clear and concise way. To this end, no chemicals are used in any of the Envínate vineyards, all plots are picked by hand, the grapes are trodden and the wines are fermented exclusively with wild yeasts, with a varying proportion of whole grape bunches included. Before maturing, the wines are aged in old barrels and concrete, and sulfur is only added at bottling when necessary. The result is some of the most exciting and honest wines produced in Spain today.

Albahra 2024 opent met sappige zurige kers en blauwpaarse bessen, vergezeld van rozen, lavendel en menthol, met een mediterrane kruidigheid, lichte aardse tonen, frisse zuren en een subtiele grip door kalkachtige mineraliteit. Die combinatie van fruit en frisse aciditeit maakt de wijn uitermate geschikt bij varkensvlees en charcuterie omdat hij het vettige snijdt en de kruidige, zoute smaken aanvult, en hij werkt net zo goed bij pasta en pizza waar tomatensaus en oregano de wijnfruitigheid versterken en bij barbecue waar rokerige en kruidige accenten in balans blijven. Extra geslaagd worden gerechten zoals gegrilde varkenskoteletten met rozemarijn en citroen, langzaam gegaard varkensvlees of spareribs met een licht pikante rub, en een houtovenpizza met tomaat, salami en verse oregano.

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