Ataulfos 2021

Wine Description for Ataulfos 2021 by Jimenez – Landi

Colour & Appearance

Deep, almost impenetrable purple that radiates with colour density right to the rim – a visual announcement of the enormous concentration this wine brings.

Nose

Captivating and mysterious in equal measure. Cassis and ripe blueberries meet mocha, cinnamon and cardamom. The dark fruit is caressed by Mediterranean herbs – rosemary, juniper, thyme – as well as fine roasted notes. A nose that invites lingering.

Palate

Here the true class reveals itself: saline minerality meets youthful, demanding tannins and vibrant acidity. Multi-layered, complex and with a depth that commands respect. The wine demands large glasses and time to breathe – it will reward you with increasing complexity.

Finish

Long, precise and with a resonance that points to considerable ageing potential. The saline minerality remains present, accompanied by dark spices and subtle fruitiness.

Terroir & Origin

Hailing from the underrated region of Mentrida, 70-year-old Grenache vines thrive at 900 metres elevation on barren, granite-rich sandy soils. This extreme location lends the wine its characteristic freshness and mineral precision.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Biodynamically farmed, hand-harvested and spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts in steel tank. Subsequently 20 months ageing in French barriques and large wooden vessels. Bottled unfiltered and unstabilised – only 1,200 bottles of this rarity were produced.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A wine for robust cuisine: venison medallions with game jus and blackberries, duck with lavender-honey crust and cassis sauce or pasta with black truffle. Concentrated sauces and aromatic reductions are its natural partners.

Special Features

Jimenez-Landi counts among the pioneers of the Spanish natural wine scene. The Ataulfos is their flagship – a wine that proves Grenache from high-altitude sites ranks among Spain’s most exciting wines. Definitely decant!