Gallina de Piel, `Mimetic` Garnacha
Country: Spain Region: Cataluña
Varietal: Garnacha Vintage: 2023
Category: Red Wine Style: Dry
Producer: Gallina de Piel
Description:
Gallina de Piel is an exciting winemaking project from David Seijas, the former Head Sommelier at three-Michelin-starred restaurant El Bulli. David’s aim is to create versatile and food-friendly wines from Spain’s gastronomic northern regions: Catalonia, Aragon and
Galicia. More recently, he has also explored the volcanic soils of Tenerife. He works with local growers, selecting the best vineyards and indigenous grape varieties to create wines with an emphasis on elegance and a sense of place.
Vineyards:
Fruit for the ‘Mimetic’ is sourced from Calatayud in the region of Aragon. The climate is warm and continental with very low rainfall. The vines are goblet pruned, providing shade for the fruit. The soils are deep clay, with pebbles on the surface. The vines are aged between 35 and 80 years old, producing low yields of concentrated fruit. The vineyards are situated at 750 to 1,000 metres above sea level. This elevation moderates the region’s warm climate and provides a wide diurnal range, preserving the grapes' fresh acidity and balance.
Vinification:
The grapes underwent cold maceration for three days, in order to gently extract colour and tannins. Fermentation took place in concrete tanks for two weeks using indigenous yeasts. The wine then underwent full malolactic fermentation and spent six months
ageing on fine lees in concrete tanks, with periodic bâtonnage to enhance the wine’s supple mouthfeel.
Product Features: Vegetarian, Vegan, Practising Organic
Tasting Notes:
The 2023 Mimetic is fragrant and approachable with notes of black plum, blueberry and thyme with a hint of menthol. The palate is vibrant and juicy, with lively acidity underpinning the opulent fruit profile and ripe tannins.
Food Pairing:
Best paired with grilled pork (especially Iberico), roasted chicken, spicy sausages, charcuterie, lamb dishes, grilled vegetables, and medium-aged cheeses like Manchego.
Closure: Screwcap ABV: 14%
