Bodegas Carchelo  in the 2026 Gourmet Wine Guide: new scores that confirm a promising path

Once again, Bodegas Carchelo wines have been featured in the 2026 Gourmets Wine Guide, a leading publication in the Spanish wine sector.

The tasting panel recognized the quality and consistency of our work with ratings that once again place Carchelo among the most established wineries in the D.O.P Jumilla.

Among the highest scores, the 96 points of Guarafía and the 95 points of Muri Veteres stand out, two wines that summarize the Carchelo philosophy: respect for the land, precision in the winery and its own character.
But they weren’t the only ones. Altico Viñedos Singulares, Carchelo Ciento80, and Carchelo Viñedos de Pueblo all achieved 92 points, the last also recommended for its excellent quality /price ratio
For their part, Carchelo Orange and Carchelo Rosé have achieved 90 points, confirming the solidity and diversity of our products.

Tasting committee ratings:

Guarafia – 96 points
A light, ruby-red wine. Aromatic, with notes of watermelon, red peach, currant, licorice, herbal infusions, slate, porcini mushrooms, cistus, oregano, and thyme.
A wine with a rich, harmonious, enveloping, and fluid taste, with a pleasant brightness and a very lingering finish.
Limited edition – 3,500 bottles.
Muri Veteres – 95 points
Cherry-garnet color. Aromatic and fresh, with notes of raspberry, currant, blueberry, lilac, graphite, fallen leaves, cistus, mushrooms, and nutmeg.
Juicy, vibrant, with a pronounced fruity flavor and a lingering, primary finish.

Altico Single Vineyards – 92 points
Intense purple-cherry color. Incredibly intense, with aromas of raspberry, blackberry, plum, graphite, mulberry, balsamic notes, wild berry yogurt, cocoa, and pepper. Rich, structured, and full-bodied, with sweet and spicy tannins.

Carchelo Ciento80 – 92 points
A rich garnet-red color. Aromas typical of oak aging include smoky notes, pepper, cedar, and fallen leaves, as well as hints of cherry, black cherry, bay leaf, and pine. Juicy, structured, with firm tannins, spicy, and balsamic.

Carchelo Viñedos de Pueblo – 92 points (recommended for its quality/price ratio)
This aromatic wine is purple-cherry in color with notes of raspberry, currant, violet, lilac, red caramel, pink pepper, cocoa, wild berry yogurt, and mint.
Juicy, vibrant, with a primal, balsamic, and persistent flavor.

Carchelo Orange – 90 points
Amber. Aromas of ripe plum, candied mandarin, clay, cereal, nuts, cistus, thyme, and balsamic notes.
Aromatic, mineral, dry, lively, and persistent.

Carchelo Rosé – 90 points
Strawberry pink. Notes of blackcurrant, raspberry, rose petals, yogurt, lavender, and red caramel.
Juicy, fresh, fruity, and aromatic.

Carchelo: Consistency, not chance
These raits are not the final goal, but rather a confirmation.
At Carchelo, we work with every plot, every variety, and every wine, guided by a simple idea: to do everything right, without shortcuts, without unnecessary pathos, and with intention. The Gourmet Guide reaffirms this path. We continue to follow it.