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Garnacha de Arrayán is arguably this Central Spain bodega’s ensign creation by winemaker Maite Sanchez. An elegant Garnacha representative of the slate hills of Cebreros in the Sierra de Gredos mountain range. Same as sister wine La Suerte, subsequent vintages of Garnacha de Arrayán have consistently achieved top positions in tasting rankings of relevance. This one has been rated with 93 points by Pedro Ballesteros, MW as published by Decanter magazine in March 2018. Garnacha naturally produces easy-drinking wines with a balanced acidity, red berry notes and not too much body or colour. In this case, the altitude and soil contribute with an appealing turf aftertaste hint.
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Grenache
Cherry
Peach
Orange zest
Red peppers
Bubble gum
Oak ageing (‘crianza’)
Almond
Walnut
Truffle
Coconut
Toffee
Chocolate
Coffee
Vanilla
Clove
Pine
Sandalwood
Cedar
Oak
Incense
Smoke
WINE DETAILS
Wine name: Garnacha de Arrayán
Type of wine: Red
Vintage year: 2014
Grape varieties: Garnacha
Winery: Bodegas Arrayán
Production area: El Real de San Vicente, Toledo
Appellation: Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon
Alcohol content: (Vol.): 15.0%
Wood ageing: 16 months
Type of wood: French oak
Ageing in bottle: n.a.
Number of bottles produced: 6.534 bottles
Winemaking: Vatting of selected grapes at low temperature in open casks with 35 percent of stems, without pressing. Spontaneous fermentation with gentle punching-in. Maceration for 28 days.
APPEAREANCE
Opacity: Medium
Colour: Cherry red
Rim: Garnet red
Dryness: Dry
Body: Medium to full bodied
TASTING NOTES
Cherry, blackberry, floral, orange zest, fennel, vanilla, clove, turf
WINE DESCRIPTORS
Berrylike, lively, elegant, supple, velvety, mineral
ACCOLADES
93 points by Pedro Ballesteros, MW "Top 10 Spanish young guns", Decanter magazine, March 2018Spain geographical indications | VT Castilla y León |
Region | Central |
Type | Red |
Grape varieties | Grenache |
Sweetness | Dry |
Wine style | Complex |
Spectacular
Dry and full bodied. Fantastic wine worth spending a few pounds on.