COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Syrah
PRODUCER
Bodegas Gardel
REGION
Castilla-La Mancha
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
El Gran Botánico 2023 is a red wine from Bodegas Gardel, produced in the VdlT Castilla appellation of Castilla La Mancha, Spain. The wine is a blend of 70% Tempranillo and 30% Syrah. Bodegas Gardel is a family-run winery founded in 2006, deeply committed to organic viticulture and respecting the environment. The winery's philosophy is to let nature guide the winemaking process. The wine's label features a 14th-century windmill, a symbol inspired by the region's literary heritage and the spirit of self-sufficiency, referencing Cervantes' Don Quixote. The 2023 vintage is noted for its fruity and youthful character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€41
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Label art inspired by a 14th-century windmill, a symbol of regional tradition.
Fact 02
Bodegas Gardel has been certified organic since its inception.
Fact 03
The wine is a blend of Tempranillo and Syrah, two classic Spanish and Rhône varietals.
Fact 04
Available in a 3-liter Bag-in-Box format, ideal for sharing.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
El Gran Botánico 2023 is produced by Bodegas Gardel using grapes from their certified organic vineyards in Castilla La Mancha. The winemaking process involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks, a technique chosen to preserve the wine's fruit-forward profile and youthful character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for three months before being released. The winery's approach emphasizes organic viticulture and a philosophy of allowing nature to express itself in the final wine.
