Bernabeleva, Vinos de Madrid Arroyo Del Tortolas, 2022
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What is this wine?
Bernabeleva is one of the leading estates in the Sierra de Gredos, outside Madrid, specializing in high-altitude old-vine Garnacha. Arroyo del Tórtolas comes from a single parcel of 70+ year-old vines planted on sandy granite soils at around 750m elevation. The 2022 vintage continues the estate’s hallmark style: fresh, terroir-driven Garnacha with Burgundy-like finesse.
Why get this wine?
This is not your typical Garnacha—far from the ripe, heavy style many expect. Instead, Bernabeleva’s old vines and careful, low-intervention winemaking deliver elegance, lift, and minerality. Arroyo del Tórtolas is one of their flagship single-vineyard wines, showing the unique expression of Gredos terroir. A must-try for fans of fine Pinot Noir or Cru Beaujolais looking to explore Spain’s most exciting wine region.
What does this wine taste like?
Silky and medium-bodied with red cherry, wild strawberry, and blood orange notes. Underneath the fruit lies crushed granite minerality, dried herbs, and a hint of spice. The 2022 vintage is especially pure and vibrant, with fine tannins and a long, elegant finish.
When should you drink this wine?
Drink now with roast chicken, grilled lamb, or mushroom dishes, but it will reward 5–8 years of cellaring as it gains savory complexity. Best served slightly cool to highlight its freshness.
