GEN ONE Red is the flagship wine of Bodegas Piqueras, and this Christmas and New Year it is again setting the standard as the celebration wine of choice. Having consolidated its position in 2023 as the top-rated red wine of the Designation of Origin Almansa at international level, it stands out as the wine for those special Christmas moments with family and friends.
Highest-rated red wine from DO Almansa in Decanter and by James Suckling
GEN ONE Red has achieved scores of over 90 points in the top wine competitions such as
Decanter, where the 2018 vintage that is currently in shops achieved a score of 93 points. It has also recently received (for the 2019 vintage, which has yet to hit the shelves) a 93-point rating from the US expert
James Suckling, one of the most influential voices in the world of wine. These achievements were given further lustre by the 93+ score received from
Miquel Hudin, another influential American wine writer.
GEN ONE Red is traditionally crafted, with every stage of the winemaking process being carried out completely by hand. It is also the
Bodegas Piqueras wine that matures for longest in oak (more than 30 months in French 500-litre casks). After hand-harvesting, this red wine is not released until it has aged for at least a further four years in cask and bottle.
The perfect Christmas gift
With its elegant packaging, design and overall look, it is the perfect seasonal surprise gift for that special person over the holiday season.
GEN ONE Red goes perfectly with hearty Yuletide meals, perfect for raising a glass with friends or family and enjoying with festive dishes such as grilled red meats, Iberian ham, Mediterranean rice, and all kinds of roasts and fish dishes.
Fewer than 3,500 bottles of this wine are released
With production restricted to under 3,500 bottles per vintage,
GEN ONE Red is the very essence of
DO Almansa, a blend of the 4 grape varieties best suited to the area. This blend is made up mostly of
Monastrell and
Garnacha Tintorera grapes (our native varieties) to ensure that authentic regional character, plus the subtle addition of
Syrah and
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, to give that added elegance.
In short, as the slogan of this range of
Bodegas Piqueras wines puts it, this is “wine as an expression of the landscape”, conveying the heart and soul of our part of the world. Find it in our online shop: look no further for the wine to raise to a happy and prosperous 2024!