Soto Manrique La Cruz Verde Cebreros Castilla y Leon 2018

Soto Manrique La Cruz Verde Cebreros Castilla y Leon 2018: A Distinct Expression of Garnacha

Overview
Soto Manrique’s La Cruz Verde Cebreros Castilla y Leon 2018 is an exceptional expression of 100% Garnacha from the prestigious DO Cebreros region in Castilla y Leon, Spain. This medium-bodied red wine offers a perfect balance of ripe fruit flavours, minerality, and elegance, making it an ideal choice for discerning wine lovers.

Wine Description
The 2018 vintage of La Cruz Verde showcases ripe red cherry aromas that burst forth against a delicate floral backdrop. On the palate, the wine is fresh, poised, and energetic, with a seamless integration of fruit purity and mineral complexity. The cherries evoke the richness of liqueur-like notes reminiscent of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, yet the wine is shaped by the austere, dry white granite soils that define this unique terroir. Its structured yet approachable personality makes it a versatile wine that pairs beautifully with a range of dishes.

With an ABV of 14.5%, this wine boasts a dry profile with 2.0 g/l of residual sugar and an acidity level of 5.44 g/l, balanced by a pH of 3.4. The result is a wine that feels vibrant on the palate, showcasing both elegance and a mineral edge that makes it stand out.

Wine Advocate Rating
The 2018 vintage has earned a score of 91 points from Wine Advocate, cementing its reputation as a wine of exceptional quality with both character and finesse.

Awards

• 91 Points – Wine Advocate

• Featured in top Spanish wines of 2018 by regional critics

• Awarded “Best Garnacha” by regional wine competitions

Key Characteristics

• Grape Variety: 100% Garnacha

• Country: Spain

• Region: DO Cebreros, Castilla y Leon

• Vintage: 2018

• ABV: 14.5%

• Case Size: 6 x 75cl

• Residual Sugar: 2.0 g/l

• Acidity: 5.44 g/l

• pH: 3.4

• Tasting Notes: Red cherries, floral notes, minerality, liqueur cherries (reminiscent of Châteauneuf-du-Pape), fresh, poised, elegant, energetic.