Natural, Vinos Singulares 2020

Wine Description for Natural Vinos Singulares 2020 by Jiménez-Landi

Colour & Appearance

Dense, impenetrable purple with a subtle, characteristic haze – the unmistakable hallmark of a natural wine. Violet reflections flash in the light, revealing the youthful energy contained in this glass.

Nose

The nose is seductive yet purist. Dark fruit surges from the glass – blueberry, blackcurrant and blackberry – clear, fresh and unadorned. No makeup, no artifice: this wine presents itself naked and unashamed. A cool, silky veil envelops the fruit, lending it an almost alpine precision. With a little warmth in the glass, delicate herbal notes of sage and thyme unfold, followed by elegant hints of cedarwood and cigar box.

Palate

On the palate, the wine surprises with striking coolness and slenderness – remarkable for such a hot, dry growing region as Méntrida. The fine-grained tannins give the wine backbone and profile, yet never take centre stage. Bitter, astringent notes balance the fruit and create a pleasant tension. Undergrowth and tobacco leaves join in, lending the palate depth and complexity.

Finish

The finish is long and spicy. The radiant fruit of the nose recedes, making way for earthier, smokier notes – tobacco, cigar box and a hint of undergrowth. A wine that lingers long after the glass is empty.

Terroir & Origin

Méntrida, located west of Madrid, is one of Spain’s most exciting natural wine destinations. The continental climate with extreme temperature fluctuations between day and night explains the remarkable freshness and acidity structure of this wine despite the hot, dry 2020 vintage.

Grape Variety & Vinification

An unusual blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, vinified according to natural principles – without fining agents, without filtration, with minimal sulphur addition. The result is a wine of honest directness and authentic character. With 14.5% alcohol, it nonetheless achieves remarkable balance.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with braised brisket with beetroot, celery and parsley pesto – the earthy notes of the wine harmonise beautifully with the hearty braised vegetables. Equally convincing alongside calf’s liver ragout with braised apple and pickled pearl onions. For vegetarian preferences: a pumpkin cream soup with chestnuts brings out the spicy character of this wine brilliantly.

Special Features

A natural wine from Jiménez-Landi, a house that has stood for uncompromising quality and artisanal integrity for years. „Singular“ here is no marketing promise – it is a statement of intent.