Baigorri Garnacha 2018

Drink it now or cellar for up to 15-20 years. It is recommended to decant it for an hour. Located in Rioja Alavesa, Bodega Baigorri stands out for the impressive architecture of its cellar. Aesthetic and functional, the Bodega is the work of the architect Iñaki Aspiazu. The panoramic windows covering an area of ​​400 m2 offer an incredible view but the functional peculiarity of the cellar concerns the winemaking process. All handling of grapes or wine, from transporting the harvested grapes to the cellar on the upper floor, to storing the wines on the lower floor of the Bodega, takes place exclusively by gravity. The grapes are therefore not damaged by the pumps and keep their initial flavor intact. Garnacha has a long tradition in Spain, but in Rioja it is very rarely vinified in purity, as in this case. The grapes for this wine are sourced from around 35-year-old vines from the sunniest vineyards of Bodegas Baigorri. The wine shows a very deep purple color. The nose is fragrant with aromas of red and black berries, juicy stone fruit, toasted almonds, cooked pear, and a hint of cinnamon. On the palate, the concentrated power is in perfect balance with the pleasant sweetness, the typical warmth of Garnacha, and the good freshness. The finish is prolonged and elegant. A must with roast lamb.

Price: £23.80 from 8wines UK