Natural 2021

Tasting Notes for Natural 2021 by Jimenez – Landi

Colour & Appearance

Muted violet-red with radiant ruby-red reflections.

Nose

An uncommonly pure bouquet: pure dark berries such as blueberry, cassis and mulberry meet fresh wild raspberry. Beneath lie floral notes of violet and rose petals, carried by ethereal herbs like rosemary, thyme, boxwood and cool pine resin.

Palate

On the palate, the wine displays that fascinating transparency for which the estate is renowned. A youthful, striking acidity structure and fine-grained tannins meet a salty-cool granite minerality. Despite its 14.5% ABV, the texture feels lively, taut and distinctly invigorating.

Terroir & Origin

Méntrida, to the south-west of Madrid, is experiencing a renaissance thanks to pioneers like José Jiménez-Landi. The 17-year-old vines for this wine grow at an altitude of 600 metres in the foothills of the Sierra de Gredos. Cool nights and barren, sandy granite soils define this fresh character of origin.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon from biodynamic cultivation. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with wild yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Maturation takes place in French barriques and large wooden foudres. Bottled without filtration or stabilisation. Total production is limited to just 4,522 bottles.

Food Pairings

Slightly chilled and decanted, this red wine pairs superbly with watercress salad with ripe tomatoes, feta and balsamic dressing, classic savoury tapas with pimientos, Spanish ham and tortilla or a crispy chicken leg served on bell pepper vegetables.

Key Features

This wine fully reflects the ethos established during the turning-point year of 2007: rather than opulent extraction, this unfiltered, vibrant still wine focuses on absolute drinkability, expression of terroir and Burgundian finesse right in the heart of Spain.