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Bernabeleva Madrid Arroyo del Tortolas Garnacha 2020

$93.08
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Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – "“The 2020 Arroyo del Tórtolas is from a plot they consider wilder than the one for the single-vineyard bottlings. It’s a north-facing slope, and the grapes ripen slowly. In 2020, this fermented with 80% full clusters and had over six weeks of maceration, then matured in three 500-liter barrels. The wine finished at a moderate 14% alcohol, with a pale color and a delicate nose, floral and spicy, with hints of rose hip and hibiscus. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and integrated acidity.” - Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate"

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About this Wine

The stunning Arroyo del Tórtolas vineyard accounts for just 1.2 hectares of 80-year-old vines at 800m above sea level on pure granitic sand. One of three of Bernabeleva’s single vineyard wines, Arroyo del Tórtolas, is the steepest, highest, and the only one that faces north. Juan Bulnes purchased the lower section of the vineyard in 2007 and, three years later, completed the parcel.

The spongey granitic sands—known locally as episienita—are ploughed by horse under the control of Miguel Santiago, one of this area’s two remaining specialists in his field. Arroyo is one of the first of Bernabeleva’s vineyards to ripen, yet the shifting geology and the steepness of the site always result in two separate harvests from the top and bottom. The yields are naturally meagre, with each vine producing roughly two bottles of wine.

For this wine, the grapes are foot trodden and left to ferment naturally in upright wooden vats—fermentation can last up to two months in some years—with the percentage of stems dependent on the vintage. The yields are naturally meagre, with each vine producing roughly two bottles of wine. The aging takes place in 500 and 600-litre barrels for 12 months, after which the wine is bottled unfiltered.

We see this wine as the most ‘Gredos’ Grenache in Bernabeleva’s portfolio. Where the Viña Bonita, from south-facing vines, is a deeper and denser expression, Arroyo del Tórtolas gifts something pure, lacy and limpid, with haunting floral-infused aromas and a gracefully structured palate that flourishes with mineral intrigue.

Type Red Wine
Varietal(s) Garnacha
Country Spain
Region Madrid
Brand Bernabeleva
Vintage 2020

Wines of Spain

With 2.9 million acres of land planted in wine grapes, Spain is the most widely planted wine producing nation and second largest producer in the world. Many styles of wine are produced in the country most of which are based on native grape varietals.

The two most famous regions are Rioja and Ribera del Duero for their Tempranillo production. Rioja Tempranillo (the classic) will be lighter and fresher with red fruit flavours as compared to those from Ribera del Duero that are often deep purple, higher in alcohol with more tannins and intense black fruit character. Rioja is also known for producing Garnacha (Grenache), as well as rich, nutty whites from the indigenous Viura varietal.

In the Catalonia region, Spain is recognized for making a sparkling wine in the traditional method but using native grape varieties. This is called Cava. Priorat, a subregion within Catalonia specializes in making still red blends of Garnacha, Carignan and often Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon in a bold and full-bodied style. Together with Rioja, wines from Priorat have achieved DOCa/DOQ status signifying their quality.

Sherry is Spain’s famous fortified wine which can either be completely dry, lusciously sweet or somewhere in between. This is made in the southern region of Jerez.

Other notable Spanish wine styles include: Monastrell (AKA. Mataro/Mourvèdre), produced in the Jumilla region and refreshing white Albariño and Verdejo from north western Galacia.

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Bernabeleva Madrid Arroyo del Tortolas Garnacha 2020

$93.08

The stunning Arroyo del Tórtolas vineyard accounts for just 1.2 hectares of 80-year-old vines at 800m above sea level on pure granitic sand. One of three of Bernabeleva’s single vineyard wines, Arroyo del Tórtolas, is the steepest, highest, and the only one that faces north. Juan Bulnes purchased the lower section of the vineyard in 2007 and, three years later, completed the parcel.

The spongey granitic sands—known locally as episienita—are ploughed by horse under the control of Miguel Santiago, one of this area’s two remaining specialists in his field. Arroyo is one of the first of Bernabeleva’s vineyards to ripen, yet the shifting geology and the steepness of the site always result in two separate harvests from the top and bottom. The yields are naturally meagre, with each vine producing roughly two bottles of wine.

For this wine, the grapes are foot trodden and left to ferment naturally in upright wooden vats—fermentation can last up to two months in some years—with the percentage of stems dependent on the vintage. The yields are naturally meagre, with each vine producing roughly two bottles of wine. The aging takes place in 500 and 600-litre barrels for 12 months, after which the wine is bottled unfiltered.

We see this wine as the most ‘Gredos’ Grenache in Bernabeleva’s portfolio. Where the Viña Bonita, from south-facing vines, is a deeper and denser expression, Arroyo del Tórtolas gifts something pure, lacy and limpid, with haunting floral-infused aromas and a gracefully structured palate that flourishes with mineral intrigue.

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