Garnacha de Arrayán 2016

The 2016 Garnacha de Arrayán was produced with grapes from a single vineyard planted in 1950 at 960 meters in altitude in the zone of Los Galayos in Cebreros (Ávila). The soils have a laminar, slate-like texture and produce powerful wines. It fermented with 40% stems in a 4,300-liter oak vat with indigenous yeasts where the wine later matured for a period of 16 months. It has the darker and more expansive character of the slate soils, which is really noticeable when tasted next to the other Garnacha that comes from granite. This has depth and feels earthier. It also has an earthier texture that is grainy and seems to call for powerful food. 6,030 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2018.

This really vibrant garnacha shows off its bouquet of blueberries, raspberries, citrus and fresh herbs. Medium-bodied and precise on the palate, which is tangy and quite firm on the finish. Juicy and delicious. Drink now.