Bodegas Ateca

Bodegas Ateca
Garnacha de Fuego Calatayud Old Vines 2007
Spain

Journey to Spain's southern wine region of Jumilla and you will find many old vine plantings of Monastrell. Even more rare though, are the extremely old vineyards of Garnacha. The Garnacha de Feugo comes from such a vineyard, one comprised entirely of Garnacha with vines averaging from 60 to 80 years in age. Despite the poor, gravelly soil of this region, the mature gnarled vines, located about 3,000 feet above sea level, produce some of the finest grapes possible in this arid, desolate area. Perhaps that explains the overall intensity and focus of this superbly crafted red wine. The cooperative efforts of the Gil family of Jumilla and importer Jorge Ordonez brought this project to fruition. With only the ripest clusters of berries selected for the bottling, the Garnacha de Fuego is power packed with sweet cherries, dark plum and a wisp of freshly cracked white pepper. Opening with aromas of floral scents, spice box and sweet berry preserves, the palate of this red possesses layers of cherry, raspberry and blueberry fruits with a hint of mineral, anise and delicate spice. The southern Rhone beware, for Jumilla is coming to town!