Gratallops Magnum 2023 en Primeur

The village red 2023 Gratallops was produced with a blend of 80% Garnacha and 20% Cariñena from different vineyards in Gratallops, all certified organic. It fermented in oak vats with indigenous yeasts with punch-downs and 28 days of maceration, and it matured in oval foudres and bocoyes for 14 months. It's very floral, insinuating and subtle, with great elegance and a very fine thread in the palate, velvety, with fine-grained tannins, the oak neatly integrated with the fruit. It has a vibrant palate; they always keep a little bit of carbonic gas in the wines before bottling, which protects the wines and disappears in the operation. 14,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2025.

This wine may be pale, but don't be deceived. It's full of energy, packed with aromas of wild brambles and flowers and a gentle suggestion of minerality. There's even more on the palate, a compote of Garnacha plums and Carignan blueberries. Long and ripe on the finish, it's essentially fresh, with lightly chewy tannin for texture.

The classic elegance of Alvaro's Garnacha is on show this vintage; very fluid, very floral and very inviting. Ripe strawberry, sappy herbs, white pepper and a touch of dried violets. 2024-2034. (Fintan Kerr)