This cult winery in Spain is producing the goods. Highly influenced by the wines of Chateau Rayas (who isn`t!) - they combine power with a real lightness and red-berry clarity. The tiny production cuvee`s continue to be well collected, and represent the apex of New Spain. In what represents a great example of the speed of transmission of quality and reputation. Daniel Landi describes how ‘everyone was ashamed of Garnacha’ when he was growing up in Mentrida. Now their wines belong at the very top table of Grenache and can compete with anything in the world.
El Vivero “Colección Origen” Garnacha Finca Casa Balaguer
A single field blend mainly Garnacha, Garnacha peluda, Rojal, Valencí, Tortosina and others.Fermented and aged for four months in clay vats, zero sulphur 13% . Decant!
This cult winery in Spain is producing the goods. Highly influenced by the wines of Chateau Rayas (who isn`t!) - they combine power with a real lightness and red-berry clarity. The tiny production cuvee`s continue to be well collected, and represent the apex of New Spain. In what represents a great example of the speed of transmission of quality and reputation. Daniel Landi describes how ‘everyone was ashamed of Garnacha’ when he was growing up in Mentrida. Now their wines belong at the very top table of Grenache and can compete with anything in the world.
This cult winery in Spain is producing the goods. Highly influenced by the wines of Chateau Rayas (who isn`t!) - they combine power with a real lightness and red-berry clarity. The tiny production cuvee`s continue to be well collected, and represent the apex of New Spain. In what represents a great example of the speed of transmission of quality and reputation. Daniel Landi describes how ‘everyone was ashamed of Garnacha’ when he was growing up in Mentrida. Now their wines belong at the very top table of Grenache and can compete with anything in the world.
Grenache from twenty year old vines planted over limestone in El Pinell de Brai. The grapes were destemmed and spent just three days on the skins before a brief rest in terracotta amphorae.
Garnacha Tinta from Joan Ramon Escoda and Cariñena from the Terme de Laureano vineyard, fermented separately before being assembled in a single terracotta amphora
This cult winery in Spain is producing the goods. Highly influenced by the wines of Chateau Rayas (who isn`t!) - they combine power with a real lightness and red-berry clarity. The tiny production cuvee`s continue to be well collected, and represent the apex of New Spain. In what represents a great example of the speed of transmission of quality and reputation. Daniel Landi describes how ‘everyone was ashamed of Garnacha’ when he was growing up in Mentrida. Now their wines belong at the very top table of Grenache and can compete with anything in the world.
This cult winery in Spain is producing the goods. Highly influenced by the wines of Chateau Rayas (who isn`t!) - they combine power with a real lightness and red-berry clarity. The tiny production cuvee`s continue to be well collected, and represent the apex of New Spain. In what represents a great example of the speed of transmission of quality and reputation. Daniel Landi describes how ‘everyone was ashamed of Garnacha’ when he was growing up in Mentrida. Now their wines belong at the very top table of Grenache and can compete with anything in the world.
`The 2001 Gran Reserva 904 will not be released for another 3 years. Dark ruby-colored with a garnet rim, it displays a lovely nose of Asian spices, incense, tobacco, balsamic, and blackberry. On the palate it has exceptional depth, layers of spicy black fruit, excellent ripeness, and an elegant personality. Upon release it should continue to evolve for another 5-6 years and drink well through 2040.` 96 Points Jay Miller
