Ataulfos 2021

Wine Description for Ataulfos 2021 by Jimenez – Landi

Colour & Appearance

Dense, almost impenetrable purple, maintaining its intensity right to the rim of the glass – a visual statement of concentration.

Nose

Captivating complexity and striking depth: cassis and sweet blueberries meet mocha, cinnamon and cardamom. Beneath unfolds a spicy garrigue layer with rosemary, juniper and thyme, accompanied by delicate roasted aromas. Mystical, dark, inviting – a bouquet that seduces you to immerse yourself.

Palate

Here true class reveals itself: saline, multi-layered and infused with youthful energy. The tannin structure demands and invigorates, the precise acidity lends tension and definition. Complex, profound and with that intensity that distinguishes great wines.

Finish

Long, persistent and with evident ageing potential – the aftertaste points to years of development ahead for this wine.

Terroir & Origin

From 70-year-old vines at 900 metres altitude on granite-rich, sandy soil in Mentrida. The extreme elevation and mineral terroir shape the freshness and structure of this extraordinary Grenache.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Biodynamically farmed, hand-harvested and fermented with wild yeasts in steel tank. Subsequently 20 months ageing in French barriques and large wooden casks. Bottled without filtration or stabilisation – artisanal purity in just 1,200 bottles.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Demands robust cuisine: venison medallions with game jus and blackberries, duck with lavender-honey crust and cassis sauce or pasta with black truffles. Decant generously and enjoy from large-bowled glasses.

Special Characteristics

A truly profound Grenache that demonstrates what this grape variety is capable of in Spain’s extreme high-altitude sites. A rarity with collector’s value and impressive ageing potential.