COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Garnacha
PRODUCER
Bodegas y Viñedos MAESTRO TEJERO
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
El Marciano 2022 is a 100% Garnacha red wine from Bodegas y Viñedos MAESTRO TEJERO, classified as Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León. It originates from the Sierra de Gredos sub-region in Ávila, an area known for its high-altitude vineyards. The wine is produced using natural agriculture, with a philosophy of minimal intervention. The producer, Alfredo Maestro Tejero, is recognized for his dedication to organic and biodynamic farming practices and his work with old vine Garnacha. The wine's name, 'El Marciano,' suggests a distinctive and unique character.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'El Marciano' translates to 'The Martian'.
Fact 02
Crafted with no added sulfur.
Fact 03
Made from Garnacha vines around 70 years old.
Fact 04
Labels are known for being original and humorous.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
El Marciano 2022 is produced from 100% Garnacha grapes, hand-harvested from old vines in the Sierra de Gredos. The winemaking process emphasizes natural agriculture, with vineyards managed using organic and biodynamic practices. In the cellar, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. The grapes are crushed, with approximately 80% destemmed and some sources mentioning 30% whole cluster. Maceration lasts for about 20-23 days, with daily pumping over. Malolactic fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks. The wine is clarified naturally and bottled unfiltered and unfined, with no added sulfur. Aging is brief, for 4 months in stainless steel tanks.
