San Gregorio, El Reventon 2023

The single-vineyard red from the village of El Tiemblo, the 2023 San Gregorio comes from 0.9 hectares of vines planted in 1940 and fermented with full clusters in concrete with a long maceration and aged part in used barrels, part in stainless steel. It has a nuanced nose, with a stony sensation; it is earthier, nuanced, layered and complex, developing notes of fresh meat and blood. It has a very delicate texture and is fine-bonded, with very fine tannins, vibrant flavors and a very tasty, almost salty finish. They now have an adjacent plot to this, but it might make a different wine. Only 789 bottles and 60 magnums produced.

Ferrous and wild, with notes of blood, steak tartare and garrigue herbs, this Garnacha from a 55-year-old vineyard in El Tiemblo is bursting with granitic energy and mountain freshness. Peach syrup sweetness is woven into a taut structure of sinewy tannins. Minimal oak and hole-bunch ferment lend detail and precision. Raw, focused and pure, with serious terroir driven tension.

Wild aromas of rosemary, underbrush, dark cherries, and a hint of violets lead into a meaty palate framed by firm tannins, bright fruit, and a flavorful finish. Rich yet focused, with a well-constructed profile. Sourced from a tiny 0.9-hectare parcel of old, head-trained vines in El Tiemblo, part of a larger 2.7-hectare site vinified in 2024. The vineyard is surrounded by forest. Fermented with 50% whole cluster and given a long maceration, then aged in used 500L oak. Drink or hold.