2023 Breca Garnacha de Fuego - Garnacha

• Aroma: A vivid perfume of ripe black cherry, strawberry liqueur, and blackberry, layered with wild lavender, peppery spice, and dried herbs. 
• Palate: Rich, concentrated, and full-bodied (15% ABV). It offers a creamy center of strawberry, dark chocolate, and licorice with subtle stony, wet-rock mineral textures. 
• Structure: Bright, sweet-tart acidity balances the intense fruit, supported by supple, fine-grained tannins that provide an elegant framework. 

• Vinous (92 Points): "Ripe, with sour cherry, a faint sanguine note, floral tones, vermouth hints and gentle field herbs over soft jam. Concentrated, with lightly robust tannins..." 
• Jeb Dunnuck (90 Points): "Grown at high elevation... There's a spiciness to the front of the palate that evolves into a creamy center of strawberry, blood orange, and wet rock-like texture..." 
• Wilfred Wong (90 Points): Recognition that underscores its remarkable depth and concentration for its affordable price tier. 

• Old Vines: The grapes are hand-harvested from head-trained vines planted between 1945 and 1985.
• Extreme Climate: Vineyards sit at 2,600 to 3,500 feet above sea level, exposing the fruit to massive diurnal temperature swings (up to 40–100°F in the summer). This allows the grapes to achieve full phenolic ripeness while retaining high natural acidity.
• Winemaking: Fermented spontaneously with wild yeasts in stainless steel and concrete tanks, then briefly aged in the same vessels to preserve primary fruit expressions and soften the tannins without heavy oak influence. 

• Roasted beef, lamb chops, or grilled venison
• Hearty stews and barbecue
• Aged, hard cheeses like Manchego

Varietal: 100% Garnacha

Origin: Calatayud, Spain

Year: 2023