COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Merlot 70%, Syrah 15%, Petit Verdot 15%
PRODUCER
Bodegas Luis Pérez
REGION
Andalucía
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Garum 2023 by Bodegas Luis Pérez is a red wine from the Vino de la Tierra de Cádiz in Andalucía, Spain. The wine's name honors Garum, an ancient Roman delicacy from the region, reflecting the winery's mission to revive red wine production in Jerez. Bodegas Luis Pérez, founded by oenologist Luis Pérez, emphasizes minimal intervention to showcase the unique terroir of their Hacienda Vistahermosa vineyards, characterized by gypsiferous marl soils. The 2023 vintage, despite a dry year, produced grapes of high quality due to favorable summer conditions. This wine is considered one of the winery's 'Grandes Clásicos'.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine's name, Garum, refers to a popular ancient Roman condiment from the region.
Fact 02
Bodegas Luis Pérez is reviving red wine production in the historic Sherry region.
Fact 03
Grapes are harvested manually at night to preserve freshness.
Fact 04
Soils are composed of unique 'margas yesíferas' (gypsiferous marls).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Garum 2023 begins with a manual harvest at night, followed by a double selection of grapes. Each variety is vinified separately, undergoing pre-fermentation maceration and then fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 20 days at controlled temperatures. Malolactic fermentation takes place first in tanks and then completes in barrels. The wine is subsequently aged for 11 to 14 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels, contributing to its structure and complexity. The winery employs minimal intervention techniques throughout the process.
