Seña - Vallée de l'Aconcagua 2021

Decanter

About the wine:

Linear, elegant, and beautifully structured, with fine-grained tannins that are both firm and silky. A highly nuanced aromatic profile of crisp red plum, red cherry, cranberry, wild strawberry, and blood orange, underpinned by richer notes of dark chocolate and tobacco. Subtle floral notes add to the wine’s appeal. On the palate, there is an interesting tension between the depth and fleshiness of the fruit and the robust, vertical acidity. 2024–2040

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

One of the finest vintages of the iconic Seña wine, the 2021 Seña comes from a cooler year, in line with the 2016 and 2018 vintages, and certainly cooler than the 2020 and 2019 vintages. It has a highly expressive, elegant, nuanced, fragrant, subtle, and pure nose, with aromatic finesse that is layered and complex. [...] It is refined and structured yet juicy, similar to the 2018 but with greater finesse. It features the spicy/herbal notes of Cabernet, ultra-refined tannins that lend it great elegance, as well as length, purity, and definition. Superb! 2024–2036

Jancis Robinson

About the wine:

A brilliant purple color, with a clean nose of blackcurrant, mint, and cinnamon. The palate is silky, with ultra-refined tannins enveloped in beautifully preserved black fruit. The acidity is lively and pairs well with the riper notes of the fruit. The hints of sweet spice are well-balanced. This wine is very well-crafted, with a long and harmonious finish. 2024–2035

James Suckling

About the wine:

An overwhelming nose with a cornucopia of black, red, and blue berries, perfectly accentuated by subtle toasted oak. With aeration, floral notes emerge. The medium- to full-bodied palate is highly concentrated, vibrant, and incredibly refined. The finish is so brilliant that the power builds steadily. Still very young, but already dangerously delicious. It will be truly difficult to wait. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now, but best from 2025.

Falstaff

About the wine:

Deep ruby red with an opaque core and violet highlights, subtly brighter at the edges. Aromas of tobacco and oak, delicate notes of licorice and blackberry, and hints of meadow herbs. Taut and elegant on the palate, with red cherry flavors on a tight, flavorful structure, pleasant acidity, and a salty-mineral finish. The overall impression is harmonious and persistent. A refined dining companion with definite aging potential.