2021 Cooperativa del Cadalso Vinos de Madrid Tinto ‘Granito del Cadalso’ Sierra de Gredos, Spain

From: Sierra de Gredos, SpainVarietal: Garnacha Taste & Critical Acclaim: This ethereal red wine is life. Crunchy red fruits like cherry, pomegranate, red currant, & wild strawberry meet laurel, tomato leaf, orange peel, and a hint of fennel and pepper. Elevated and extremely pretty, this wine shows off fine, granitic tannins and should be served slightly chilled for maximum enjoyment. "The 2021 Granito del Cadalso has more fruit and is rounder, more approachable- looking, from locations in the valley that deliver that profile. It fermented mostly in concrete vats, destemmed and with indigenous yeasts, and had an élevage in concrete of approximately six months. It has notes of red berries and herbs, with purity and a gentle mouthfeel through very fine, chalky tannins." –Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points Pairing: Because this Grenache is on the lighter side of the spectrum, it’ll pair wonderfully with a wide range of dishes. Tapas, picnic fare, BBQ, grilled veggies and me