EL ESPINAL
2022
Aurelio García • Gredos
"The pinnacle of granitic finesse: an ethereal and crystalline high-altitude Garnacha, defining the elegance of the Sierra de Gredos."
Crystalline Energy and Transparency
El Espinal 2022 is a single vineyard wine that borders on perfection in the Sierra de Gredos. Under the expert hand of Aurelio García, this heroic viticulture Garnacha manifests with an apparent fragility that hides an overwhelming energy. It is a vertical-style red wine, born in granitic sandy soils, that stands out for its mineral depth and purity, positioning it among the most exciting wines in current Spanish viticulture.
1. Identity Profile
Winery: Aurelio García.
Origin: Sierra de Gredos, Spain.
Varietal: 100% Garnacha (Old Vines).
Category: Single Vineyard.
Volume: 750 ml.
Style: Ethereal and Mineral.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Extremely pale and brilliant ruby color. Crystalline transparency that prioritizes absolute elegance over color extraction.
Nose: Overwhelming delicacy with notes of red rose, pomegranate, and wild herbs. Presents a cool minerality that evokes gunpowder and wet stone after rain.
Palate: Silky attack and airy texture. Kilometric, vertical, and saline persistence. A clarity of honest red fruit that excites with its purity and tension.
3. Character and Tension
4. Serving Recommendations
Food Pairing: Feathered game, fine mushroom dishes (porcini), roasted vegetable tarts, delicate risottos, or high-quality washed-rind cheeses.
Glassware: Burgundy-type glasses are strongly recommended to allow its complex floral palette to expand.
Temperature: Serve chilled, between 14°C and 15°C, to maintain its ethereal profile and mineral tension.
Technical Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What makes El Espinal Garnacha special?
El Espinal is a single vineyard wine. Unlike other red wines, it seeks maximum lightness and transparency, with a pale color reminiscent of the great Pinot Noirs of Burgundy, but with the energy and mineral profile of Gredos granite.
Why is its color so pale?
Aurelio García uses minimal intervention winemaking and very gentle extractions to preserve elegance. The crystalline ruby color is a sign of purity and an ethereal, vertical Garnacha style.
How should this wine be served?
Due to its delicate profile, it is recommended to serve it chilled, between 14°C and 15°C, preferably in Burgundy-type glasses that allow for greater aeration to unfold its floral and mineral complexity.
