Anima Negra AN:2 2023: Bold Character, Lasting Impression
Red 13% ABV ABV Anima Negra
23 March 2026
Mallorcan gem
Picked this up after seeing it on a wine list in Palma last summer and tracked it down online when I got home. Really rich blackberry flavours and a lovely warmth to it without being boozy at all — 13% is a sweet spot for me. Goes brilliantly with slow-cooked lamb.
27 December 2025
Interesting but not my favourite
Bought this for a dinner party because I liked the sound of the Callet grape — never heard of it before. It's decent, quite herby and earthy which I wasn't expecting. The berry stuff is nice but the finish was a bit savoury for my taste. Friends who like bolder reds enjoyed it more than me.
15 November 2025
Solid but not cheap
Got this as a recommendation from my local wine shop. It's good — dark fruit, bit of a cocoa thing going on at the end, and the tannins are smooth not grippy. At £32 though I'd want it to wow me a bit more. I'd buy it again on offer but probably not full price.
24 October 2025
Birthday treat that delivered
My wife got me this for my birthday and it's properly good. Loads of bramble and cassis flavour, almost like really intense blackcurrant. The thyme and oak notes creep in after a few sips which I loved. Had it with a ribeye and it was spot on. Would definitely buy again.