Soto Manrique La Viña de Ayer Garnacha 2021
Clear red colour and delicate floral, red berry notes lead into a palate that balances the mineral richness of old vines with a beautifully light touch. Delicately structured, with subtle herbal notes to complement the fruit, and a mouth-watering finish.
The grapes come from old dry-farmed vineyards planted on sandy slate and granitic soils at 750 to 1070 metres above sea level. Harvest was carried out by hand.
After the grapes were chilled overnight, fermentation took place at low temperature in concrete tank, with some whole bunches included. This was followed by malolactic and six months’ ageing in 10,000-litre conic tanks.
| RRP | £19.95 |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcoholic strength | 14.5% |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Castilla y León |
| Subregion | Cebreros |
| Grapes | Garnacha 100% |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Closure | Cork |
The Soto Manrique family first came to winemaking in Rueda, but as the second generation has joined the business, they have turned their attention to producing wines in the Cebreros DO, located in the Sierra de Gredos mountain range to the west of Madrid. This up and coming region is starting to gain plaudits for producing a unique style of Garnacha, with an almost Pinot-like elegance and finesse, crafted from old vines planted on granite and slate soils. Alongside this they also cultivate the indigenous Albillo Real, an aromatic white grape, here given a spell of skin contact to add structure and complexity.
