las bas Old Vines garnacha
Calatayud, spain
VARIETAL: 100% Old Vines Garnacha (+35 years)
VINEYARD: Sierra de Pardos and Sierra de Santa Cruz Highlands. Red slate soils. 2850 ft altitude.
FARMING: Dry farmed, low yields (2 kg/vine)
WINEMAKER: Óscar Martínez Camiruaga
HARVEST: Hand-harvested in the 2nd week of October. Sorting table with grape by grape selection.
WINEMAKING: Traditional. Aged in non new French oak barrels for 4 months.
TASTING NOTES: A bright, red cherry. Clean powerful aromas of mixed red fruit that offer a lively palate. Soft in the mouth with balanced structure and a long elegant finish. Good pairings include red meats, salmon, and grilled dishes.