Mesta Garnacha

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The Mesta was a powerful association of shepherds in Medieval Castile, controlling the routes for herding sheep across the country. The vineyards are nestled deep in the land of the Mesta, and are still passed over by flocks of their annual migration, a reminder of ancient rights and a cultural cue for continuing co-existence with nature. Through organic viticulture and respectful winemaking, they produce wines of great purity, reflecting the unique personality of the land and grape varieties. 

Produced from their own, organically farmed vineyards in Uclés (Castile, Spain), managed as an integrated ecosystem and studded with centenary oak trees. The region’s continental climate with sunny days and cool nights allows it to achieve intense fruit and excellent varietal definition, while retaining remarkable freshness. 

Grapes are picked at night or in the early morning hours and shipped quickly to the winery for destemming, light crushing, and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel. Maceration lasts for 8-10 days to achieve a perfectly balanced style without excessive extraction. No oak is used to achieve a pure expression of high-altitude Garnacha. 

A juicy, fleshy unoaked red wine, showing great purity and the typicity of high-altitude Garnacha form the heart of Spain, with expressive and well-defined aromas of red fruits and violets. Bright ruby red colour. Fresh and with an excellent persistence on the palate. Versatile, medium to full bodied food wine, excellent with spicy meats and stews.