Spain's wine landscape has evolved significantly over the past few decades, moving from traditional practices to a vibrant wine culture characterized by innovation and personality. Notably, the garnacha grape is experiencing a resurgence, particularly in regions like Sierra de Gredos, where old vines in high-altitude sites yield juicy and expressive wines. Producers are rediscovering the depth of local grapes, leading to wines like El Marciano that embody a unique blend of fruitiness, herbaceous notes, and finesse, reminiscent of the best pinot noirs.
Over the past couple of decades, few would dispute that Spain has been one of the two or three most exciting wine countries in the world.
A shift in approach and style can be summed up in microcosm by the return to prominence of the widely planted but hitherto rather underrated red grape variety, garnacha.
Like many of the best new-wave Spanish garnachas, El Marciano comes from old vines (70 years old in this case) growing in remote high-altitude sites.
Gredos garnachas from producers such as Daniel Ramos, Daniel Landi, and Bodegas Maranones, tend to have a slinky feel, pale colour, red-fruited charm and aromatic finesse.
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