El Corralón 2020

Wine Description for El Corralón 2020 by Jimenez – Landi

Colour & Appearance

Deep, glistening cherry red with violet reflections – a wine that already reveals its concentrated power and youthfulness in the glass.

Nose

Complex, multi-layered bouquet that does not hide its Mediterranean origin. Alongside dark fruits such as plums and morello cherries, spicy notes of juniper, black pepper and rosemary dominate. Fascinating are the vegetable accents of black olives, artichokes and beetroot, which lend the wine an earthy, almost wild dimension. Elderberries, mulberries and rosehips round out the aromatic spectrum – ethereal yet precise.

Palate

Here lies the great strength of Mentrida: despite 14.5% alcohol, the wine tastes remarkably cool and elegant. The extreme day-night temperature fluctuations of the region preserve a crisp acidity that gives definition to the dark, spicy fruit. With drive and structure, the wine unfolds across the palate, compact yet approachable. Pleasant bitterness balances subtle extract sweetness, whilst Mediterranean herbs and earthy nuances characterise the flavour profile – understated, yet present.

Finish

Medium to long, with lingering Mediterranean herbs and earthy accents. The elegant bitterness and cool fruit remain present without ever dominating.

Terroir & Origin

From the DO Mentrida, west of Madrid, where old Grenache vines grow on granite-rich soil at extreme altitudes. The enormous temperature differences between day and night are the key to the balance of this powerful wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A classic Mediterranean blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Jimenez-Landi works with old vines and minimal intervention, which gives the wine its authentic, unvarnished personality.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Grilled lamb rack with rosemary potatoes, beetroot from salt crust with basil pesto, pan-fried prawns with walnut-mustard dressing. The wine pairs equally well with bold flavours and earthy vegetable dishes – its vegetable notes make it an ideal companion for modern, vegetable-focused cuisine.

Special Features

A prime example of the new, exciting Spain off the beaten path. Power without heaviness, concentration without overripeness – a wine that establishes Mentrida as a serious region.