Natural, Vinos Singulares 2020

Wine Description for Natural Vinos Singulares 2020 by Jimenez – Landi

Colour & Appearance

Dense purple with violet reflections and a light, natural cloudiness – an unfiltered wine that displays its authenticity visually from the outset.

Nose

Fascinatingly purist and precise. A „naked“ wine, as one rarely experiences it: blueberry, blackcurrant and blackberry in crystalline expression, enveloped in a silky, cool cloak of dark fruit. Subtle Mediterranean herbal notes of sage and thyme barely disturb the purist elegance. With aeration, noble hints of cedarwood and cigar box develop – a whisper of Napa Valley in the heart of Castile.

Palate

Taut, lean and remarkably cool for the extreme climatic conditions of Mentrida. The fine yet present tannin gives the wine backbone and profile. Here the true tension reveals itself: bitterness and astringency elegantly hold their own against the dark fruit. The fruit appears less radiant on the palate than on the nose, whilst undergrowth, tobacco leaves and earthy notes come to the fore. An invigoratingly austere, structured wine with character.

Finish

Medium to long, with lingering bitter notes and tobacco accents. The astringency remains present and provides freshness and drinkability.

Terroir & Origin

From Mentrida, an underrated DO west of Madrid, where extreme heat and aridity prevail. All the more remarkable, then, is the cool, elegant style of this wine – proof of intelligent vineyard management and precise timing at harvest.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Vinified naturally, unfiltered and without cosmetic intervention – an honest wine that reflects terroir and vintage unvarnished.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Braised short ribs with beetroot, calf’s liver ragout with stewed apple or surprisingly also with a pumpkin cream soup with chestnuts – the austere tannin structure pairs well with bold flavours and earthy components.

Special Characteristics

A natural wine with structure and finesse – not a diffuse hippie wine, but a precisely crafted, characterful red that proves natural wine philosophy and classical elegance need not be opposites.