Natural, Vinos Singulares 2020

Wine Description for Natural Vinos Singulares 2020 by Jimenez – Landi

Colour & Appearance

Dense purple with a slightly hazy veil and violet reflections.

Nose

An unusually cool, supple scent rises from the glass. Precise, puristic notes of bilberry, cassis and blackberry reveal themselves as if laid bare, barely contrived by wood. Only as the temperature rises in the glass do nuances of sage, thyme, cedarwood and noble accents of cigar box join in.

Palate

Surprisingly slender and taut for the hot climate of Méntrida. Fine, tangible tannins provide structure and, with animating bitter notes and a dry astringency, create a thrilling counterpoint to the dark fruit.

Finish

The aftertaste transitions from primary fruit towards earthy facets of undergrowth, delicate tobacco leaves and once again warming cigar wood.

Terroir & Origin

Shaped by the sandy granite soils in the foothills at altitudes of 550 to 600 metres. Here, south of the Sierra de Gredos, the organically farmed vineyards are cooled by extreme altitudes, imparting remarkable freshness even to international grape varieties.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A cuvée of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes reflect José Jiménez-Landi’s philosophy: noticeable restraint during ageing and minimal-intervention cellar work to capture the unadulterated expression of the fruit.

Food Pairings

An excellent choice alongside braised prime rib with beetroot, celeriac and parsley pesto or a savoury veal liver ragout with braised apple and pickled pearl onions. A hearty creamy pumpkin soup with chestnuts also skilfully picks up on the dry, herbal notes.

Particularities

A stylistic counterpoint: despite its 14.5% abv and powerful blend, the wine delights with its slender, almost ’naked’ core and a cool, aristocratic profile from central Spain.