Tardano Grenache

Country: Spain Region: Utiel Requena 

Varietal: Garnacha 95% Graciano 5%

Vintage: 2019 Colour: Red Style: Dry

Producer: Agricola La Portera

Description:

Fruit sourced from old vineyards around the villages of Leaché and Aibar in the very eastern reaches of Navarra, close to the border with Aragon. Later ripening than in neighbouring Rioja, the grapes possess a freshness and vitality that is absolutely delicious. The vineyards are a mix of bush-vine (en vaso) and trellised and a very careful grading of all vineyard parcels is done prior to harvest. 

Viticulture:

Hand picked and vinified using selected wild ferment and whole bunch parcels, the musts are handled gently to avoid over-extraction and retain the fruit essence. Post primary fermentation, the wine is pressed to predominantly older oak in order to preserve the wild, energetic fruit profile that defines this region. 

Tasting Note:

The resulting wine is intense, with bright red fruits, hints of spice and beautiful texture. There is a coolness to the fruit set against the irrepressible generosity of Grenache.

Food Matches:

Lamb, Burgers, Game, Duck