La Garnacha Perdida del Pirineo 2021
The soul of high altitude
Vineyard
Ecological vineyards, planted in 1999, located 800 metres above sea level at the northern tip of the province of Zaragoza. Southeast facing slopes with chalky clay soil, surrounded by typical Mediterranean forest. Low production (2-3 thousand kg/ha).
Harvest
Manual harvest on October 13.
Winemaking
Controlled fermentation in vats, malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels.
Varieties
100% Grenache
Alcohol Content
15.5% Vol
Aging
12 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Colour
Intense dark cherry colour with deep garnet edges.
Nose
Delicate and highly complex aroma. The combination of ripe black fruits, (blackberries, raspberries and cranberries), orange peel, pepper and balsamic flavors (dill, rosemary and laurel).
Palate
Balanced, fresh and pleasant wine with smooth tannins and long, buttery finish.
Gold Medal.
Wine Contest Sub-30 2017. 2014 vintage.
90 points
Peñín Guide 2020. 2016 vintage
Bronze Medal
Decanter World Wine Awards 2017. 2015 vintage.
93 points.
Jamie Goode ratings. 2015 vintage.
91 points y Best Wine.
Guía Peñín ratings 2018. 2015 vintage.
