COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Garnacha
PRODUCER
Daniel Gómez Jiménez-Landi
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Las Iruelas is a single-vineyard red wine from Daniel Gómez Jiménez-Landi, produced from Garnacha grapes grown in the Sierra de Gredos region of Spain. The vineyards are situated at high altitudes, exceeding 1000 meters, and are planted with old vines, some over 60 years of age. The soils in this area are characterized by granite, slate, and quartz. Daniel Gómez Jiménez-Landi is a respected winemaker known for his focus on expressing the unique terroir of the Sierra de Gredos, and he is also a co-founder of the Comando G project. The region of Cebreros, within the Sierra de Gredos, has gained recognition for producing elegant and complex Garnacha wines.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€80
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Garnacha vines are over 60 years old.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated above 1000 meters elevation.
Fact 03
Soils are a mix of slate, quartz, and granite.
Fact 04
The wine is naturally fermented with indigenous yeasts.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Las Iruelas involves hand-harvesting Garnacha grapes from high-altitude vineyards. Fermentation is carried out using natural yeasts in open vats with whole clusters, followed by a maceration period of two months. The wine then undergoes aging for 16 months in a combination of 500-liter French oak barrels, concrete tanks (ranging from 7HL to 14HL), and foudres. The vineyard practices are in conversion to biodynamics.
