San Román Garnacha 2022

The palest of the reds is the 2022 Garnacha, produced with the grapes from their vineyard Los Almendros. It has a Mediterranean nose closer to a Châteauneuf than a Priorat, with berry fruit and aromatic herbs and a spicy twist, juicy, subtle and fine-boned. It's quite primary and varietal, ripe without excess, with 14.5% alcohol and keeping very good freshness (pH is 3.5). The tannins are fine, and the finish is clean and elegant, with an ethereal quality that surprised me. 3,000 bottles produced. it was bottled in May 2024. (Luis Gutiérrez)