No 2013 or 2014 was produced of the old-vine selection, so I tasted the 2015 Propiedad, a pure Garnacha since 2010. But, as it's selected from old vines in five plots in different "parajes"-Valtomelloso, Valviejo, Las Mulgas and Corral de Serrano-it always has a small percentage of other traditional grape varieties. The vines range from 30 to 90 years old, and like the rest, they are organically farmed. The destemmed and crushed grapes fermented in oak vats with indigenous yeasts and pigéage. It underwent malolactic in barrique and then matured in larger oak casks for 18 months. Again, there is a difference in precision, brightness and depth from la Montesa to this Propiedad. This is, in Palacios's mind, an old-vine cuvée from Alfaro. The palate combines juicy fruit with earthy tones, very fine tannins and balsamic, Mediterranean herbs and a tasty, almost salty finish. Transparent, subtle and delicious, with some hints of the wines from yesteryear. For Palacios, this should be the typical wine from Alfaro-and a very good one at that! 40,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2017. There will be no Propiedad in 2016; it's only produced in some vintages.

This red is loaded with ripe, sweet fruit, backed by ample structure and showing depth to the licorice, black pepper and orange peel accents. Lively acidity leads to a floral finish. Graceful. Drink now through 2025. 3,300 cases made, 200 cases imported.

Deep, bright-rimmed ruby. Expansive aromas of cherry and raspberry preserves, with suave floral and Asian spice qualities building in the glass. Round and supple on the palate, offering juicy cherry-cola red berry and spicecake flavors that are enlivened by a snap of smoky minerality. The floral and spice qualities repeat on a clinging, appealingly sweet finish that features fine-grained, well-knit tannins.