Robert Parker, Jr. - The Wine Advocate:  Rated as An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. "Altovinum’s 2010 Evodia is 100% Garnacha sourced from the highest elevation vineyards of Garnacha of any DO in Spain. It offers up a slightly exotic nose of earthy minerality, mocha, black cherry, and black raspberry. Savory, concentrated, and with a forward personality, this great value will deliver pleasure over the next 3-4 years.  Drink 2011-2015." Jun 2011

Altovinum:  "These vineyards were ferreted out by the amazingly talented team behind Altovinum: � Eric Solomon, Jean Marc Lafage and Yolanda Diaz. Yolanda Diaz, a native of Calatayud, has an intimate knowledge of the DO and its terroir – her relationships in the region are an invaluable asset to the project. The winemaking is placed in the capable hands of dynamic enologist, Jean Marc Lafage – a man Robert Parker called “irrepressible.” Jean Marc consults on projects worldwide and owns one of the Roussillon’s visionary wineries, Domaine Lafage. And finally, Eric Solomon, a self appointed Grenache practitioner,  represents the finest Grenache producers in the world."

Wired For Wine:   This Altovinum Evodia Garnacha is the perfect red sipper.  Savor your first glass with sausage stuffed mushrooms and visions of the next course dancing through your head.  The lush black fruit, earthiness, mocha and heady concentration make this Evodia ideal with most meats, braised dishes, pizzas, spicy dishes and lots more.  The folks at Robert Parker call this sultry Spaniard a "great value", and we think that's an understatement. Bottom line: stock up winelovers!!  Chicken with a Catalan Picada (a blend of toasted nuts, bread, herbs, chocolate and garlic) is the perfect Spanish partner.  The savory side of this ruby red will work well with a Moroccan beef stew with some kick to it.  If you've got some time on your hands, aromatic braised lamb with prunes and pine nuts is well worth the wait.  Finish off by opening another bottle or two and serving it with mammoth black Greek olives with Kasseri cheese.  It'll make you want to right back to square one with the stuffed mushrooms!

Size:  750ml, cork
Varietal:  100% Garnacha
Alcohol:  15.0%
Ageing:  Stainless steel and concrete
Region: Calatayud, Aragon, Spain