Bernabeleva, Vinos de Madrid Vina Bonita, 2022

What is this wine? Viña Bonita is the top single-vineyard Garnacha from Bernabeleva, one of the leading estates in the Sierra de Gredos, west of Madrid. The vineyard sits at about 700m on pure granite soils, with vines planted in 1929. Farming is organic, and the winemaking—fermentation with indigenous yeasts, gentle extraction, and aging in large neutral oak—focuses on transparency and elegance. Why get this wine? This is one of the purest and most site-expressive Garnachas in Spain. Old vines, high altitude, and granite soils combine to give remarkable finesse, often compared to top Burgundy or Rhône. Production is small, demand is international, and the 2022 vintage offers exceptional balance and precision. For collectors of world-class Garnacha, this is a must. What does this wine taste like? Elegant and perfumed, with lifted red berries, wild herbs, and floral notes over a fine mineral backbone. Silky tannins and vibrant acidity frame the fruit, leading to a long, savory fini