Bodegas Atalaya 'Laya' Red Blend, Almansa, Spain

Ah, the Laya – a wine that dares to blend the audacious Garnacha Tintorera with the robust Monastrell, all hailing from the dizzying heights of 700 to 1,000 meters in Almansa. Picture this: vineyards perched atop sandy soils, flirting with a limestone bedrock. It's not just a setting; it's a statement. Vinification? A masterful solo performance in stainless steel tanks – because, let's be honest, who needs oak when you've got attitude? The Garnacha Tintorera and Monastrell grapes don't mingle until they absolutely have to, ensuring a maceration and fermentation that's as controlled as a ballet. Post-malolactic fermentation, this concoction rests in stainless steel, biding its time, building its character. The result? A wine that's not just a drink but a narrative. It's complexity and structure with an intense cherry hue that's as bold as it is beautiful. Nose: Think of it as an olfactory sonnet. Elegant, fresh, complex – ripe fruits dancing with floral notes in a sensory promenade. Pa