Natural 2021

Wine Description for Natural 2021 by Jimenez – Landi

Colour & Appearance

Dense violet-red with vibrant ruby reflections – a wine that already signals depth and character strength in the glass.

Nose

The nose is immediately seductive: blueberries, wild raspberries and cassis meet juicy mulberries, all embedded in a floral layer of violets and rose petals. Beneath runs a wild, Mediterranean herb carpet of rosemary, thyme, box and pine – the unmistakable signature of Castilian high-altitude vineyards. Invigorating, pure, unaffected.

Palate

On the palate, the Natural 2021 displays a refreshing tension that you wouldn’t necessarily expect at 14.5% alcohol. The youthful acidity keeps everything in motion, the fine-grained tannins are precise and never obtrusive. Pronounced minerality – the granite and sandy soil speak clearly – lends the wine an almost saline vibrancy.

Finish

Long, fresh and characterised by a pleasant herbal spice. Not a gram of fat, not a gram of excess – a finish that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The vines stand at 600 metres altitude in the DO Méntrida, west of Madrid. The granite-rich, sandy soil ensures natural drainage and forces the roots deep. The continental climate of these high-altitude vineyards brings cool nights that secure freshness and aromatics – a decisive advantage in central Spain.

Grape Variety & Vinification

An unusual yet convincing blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon from 17-year-old vines, managed according to biodynamic principles. Hand-harvested, spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts in steel tanks, maturation in French barriques and foudres. Bottled without filtration or stabilisation. Total production amounts to just 4,522 bottles – it hardly gets more artisanal than this.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with tapas with piquillo peppers, Spanish ham and tortilla, with a crispy chicken leg on paprika vegetables or – surprisingly harmonious – with a watercress salad with ripe tomatoes, feta and balsamic dressing. Serve lightly chilled (16–17 °C), decant if desired with more complex dishes.

Special Features

A wine that takes its name seriously: no filtration, no stabilisation, biodynamic viticulture. Jimenez-Landi ranks among the most exciting estates in central Spain – and this Natural exemplifies precisely why. Minimal intervention, maximum expression.