Natural, Vinos Singulares 2020

Wine description for Natural Vinos Singulares 2020 from Jimenez - Landi

Colour & appearance

Dense purple with violet reflections and a light, natural cloudiness - an unfiltered wine that already shows its authenticity visually.

Nose

Fascinatingly purist and precise. A „naked“ wine that is rarely experienced: Blueberry, Cassis and Blackberry crystal-clear flavour, wrapped in a silky, cool coat of dark fruit. Subtle Mediterranean herbal notes of Sage and Thyme hardly disturb the purist elegance. With the addition of air, noble hints of Cedar wood and Cigar box - A touch of Napa Valley in the centre of Castile.

Palate

Taut, slender and surprisingly cool for Mentida's extreme climatic conditions. The Fine but present tannin gives the wine backbone and profile. This is where the real tension is revealed: bitter substances and astringency elegantly hold their own against the dark fruit. The fruit is less radiant on the palate than on the nose, but the flavours are more pronounced. Undergrowth, Tobacco leaves and earthy notes come to the fore. An animatingly tart, structured wine with character.

Departure

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

Terroir & origin

From Mentrida, an underrated DO west of Madrid, where extreme heat and drought prevail. This makes the cool, elegant style of this wine all the more remarkable - proof of intelligent vineyard management and precise timing during the harvest.

Grape variety & vinification

Cuvée from Syrah and cabernet sauvignon. Naturally vinified, unfiltered and without cosmetic intervention - an honest wine that reflects the terroir and vintage without make-up.

Food pairing suggestions

Braised prime rib with beetroot, Veal liver ragout with braised apple or surprisingly also to a Cream of pumpkin soup with chestnuts - the tart tannin structure tolerates strong flavours and earthy components.

Special features

A natural wine with structure and finesse - not a diffuse hippy wine, but a precisely crafted red full of character that proves that natural wine philosophy and classic elegance need not be opposites.