"The wine delivers layers of delectable flavours backed by fine, chalky tannins" Wine Orbit
Full of lingering flavours of ripe plums, black pepper & herbs
Enjoy this smooth red on its own or with barbecued red meats
El Abuelo Garnacha Tintorera 2017 (Spain)
El Abuelo Garnacha Tintorera 2017 (Spain)
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Awarded 94/100 Points
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Description
"Deeply coloured and magnificently fruited, the wine shows mixed berry compote, Black Doris plum, vanilla and toasted nut aromas, followed by a concentrated palate that is opulent and mouthfilling. The wine delivers layers of delectable flavours backed by fine, chalky tannins, finishing persistent and sturdy. At its best: now to 2023" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Garnacha Tintorera characteristically has a vibrant deep colour with rich aromas of cassis, sweet strawberries and raspberries and sage. On the palate, this unoaked medium-bodied red wine is full of lingering flavours of ripe plums, black pepper and herbs. Unoaked wine made from sustainably-grown grapes from select plots located at the heart of the Almansa region at an altitude of over 750m.
Garnacha Tintorera grapes, indigenous to the D.O.P. Almansa wine region and unique for their dark purple flesh, are sourced from trellised and bush vines of 25-35 years of age. Grapes are harvested during the second week of September followed by a very short maceration with the skins to preserve the fruit and soften the tannins and then fermentation at low temperature during 15 days.
The vineyard situated 750-850 metres above sea level is made up of 25-35-year-old dry-farmed bush vines 750-850 metres altitude organic farming methods nutrient-poor and limestone-rich soil scarce rainfall.
Food Pairing: Enjoy this smooth red on its own or with grilled, roasted or fried dishes, barbecued red meats, rice dishes, cured salted meats (jamón, chorizo, etc.) and mild cheese.
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