- The prestigious wine publication has rated these two Garnachas from our winery, within the D.O.P. Calatayud, as “outstanding.”
- Five additional wines from the D.O.P. Somontano have also earned a place on the list, with the top scorers being Sommos Colección Cabernet Sauvignon (92) and Sommos Colección Syrah (91).
Araia and Tiaso, two wines crafted under Sommos Garnacha (D.O.P. Calatayud), have entered the renowned James Suckling International Rankings with outstanding scores of 94 and 93 points, respectively. The globally recognized wine critic and his tasting team included them—alongside six other Sommos wines—in their September 2025 Tasting Report, a distinction that reaffirms their quality and places them firmly on the international wine stage.
“James Suckling is a true benchmark in the world of wine, and we feel deeply honored to see our wines featured among the finest in the world. Scoring above 90 points is, without question, synonymous with excellence,” said our Marketing Director, Diego Mur.
Both wines originate from old, bush-trained Garnacha vines grown in Murero (Zaragoza). One offers a juicier profile, while the other is more precise and mineral-driven—both have captivated Suckling’s tasting team, who also awarded 90 points to Alquez, another wine from D.O.P. Calatayud.
The other five wines recognized in this year’s report include: Sommos Colección Cabernet Sauvignon (92 points); Sommos Colección Syrah (91 points); Sommos Colección Sauvignon Blanc (90 points); Sommos Colección Gewürztraminer (90 points), and Sommos Reserva (90 points)—all produced from pre-Pyrenean vineyards within D.O.P. Somontano.
How the James Suckling Ranking Works
Suckling and his team distribute the points according to this classification: color (up to 15 points), aroma (up to 25 points), structure (up to 25 points) and overall sensation (up to 35 points).
Wines that achieve 90 points or more are considered outstanding, while those from 95 points upwards are deemed must-try wines.
Each year, the James Suckling team tastes thousands of wines to identify and spotlight only those of exceptional quality. His scores have a decisive impact on a winery’s international reputation and are considered among the most respected distinctions in the global wine industry.
Suckling, a journalist and wine critic with over four decades of experience, previously served as editor of Wine Spectator before founding www.jamessuckling.com—a digital platform that has become a global reference for wine lovers and professionals alike.
Tasting notes:
SOMMOS GARNACHA
ARAIA (94 POINTS)
Nervy pepperiness here with bright red berries and minerals. Firm, stony tannins lend gravity and verticality to the otherwise linear, medium-bodied palate. Quite structured for Garnacha. Tight and long in the finish. Drink or hold.
TIASO (93 POINTS)
Attractive aromas of dried Mediterranean herbs with a peppery, stony edge to the fruit. Savory with a touch of mushrooms. Elegant, linear and defined, with a medium body and fine tannins. Quite dry, with pristine herbs and a precise, stony finish. Drink or hold.
ALQUEZ (90 POINTS)
Plums, nutmeg, rosemary and peppercorns on the nose of this meaty red. It’s full-bodied with medium tannins and tasty, savory herb undertones. Drink now.
BODEGA SOMMOS
SOMMOS COLECCIÓN CABERNET SAUVIGNON (92 POINTS)
Black currants, blackberries and mocha on the nose of this creamy, full-bodied red. It’s lightly smoky on the palate, with velvety tannins encasing the dark fruit. Drink now or hold.
SOMMOS COLECCIÓN SYRAH (91 POINTS)
This meaty, full-bodied red has aromas of roasted cherries, black pepper, wet earth and smoked meat. It’s dense and fleshy with ripe, creamy tannins. Concentrated. Drink or hold.
SOMMOS RESERVA (90 POINTS)
Black fruit, olives and grilled herbs on the nose, followed by a savory, medium- to full-bodied palate. Medium tannins. A little lean, but fresh. Cabernet sauvignon, Tempranillo and Syrah. Drink now.
SOMMOS COLECCIÓN GEWÜRZTRAMINER (90 POINTS)
This wine presents aromas of white peaches, white currants, subtle hints of fine herbs and orchard blossoms. It is medium-bodied with a round, polished texture, finishing lively with a saline undertone. Drink now.
SOMMOS COLECCIÓN SAUVIGNON BLANC (90 POINTS)
Lightly herbal on the nose, leaning towards the savory, tea-herb side, with subtle mineral notes, dried lemon and a hint of fennel that meld together. It has a medium body and a pleasing mid-palate texture, followed by a dry, lightly saline finish of medium length. Drink now.
