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Item Number: 6795

UPC: 8437008409016

Country: Spain
Region: Madrid
Appellation/AVA: Vinos de Madrid DO
Vintage: 2012
Grape(s): Garnacha
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13.5
Viticulture: Practicing Organic


Tasting Notes: The key to success for this vintage is the Garnacha. From old vines (40-50 years old) that are dry farmed (no irrigation), tended using organic viticulture, and sited at high elevation. In the words of Josh Raynolds "[Zestos provides] impressive depth for the price. This wine’s liveliness reminds me of Pinot Noir." San Martin produces among the most floral and mineral Garnachas in all of Spain. Zestos has a pleasing aspect and texture and such fresh, succulent red and dark berry aromas and fruit; it’s a perfect introduction to Spanish wine. Put it next to any casual foods you care to: pizza, Panini sandwiches, pulled pork sliders, fajitas, cheese quesadillas, and pastrami and corned beef sandwiches. This is an “easy quaffer” wine, as well. If you don’t have any aged manchego or aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese handy, just pour some in your glass and enjoy!

Vinification: Vinified in stainless steel and cement tanks of 10,000-liter capacity. Garnacha in San martin is usually harvested during mid October. Pre-fermentation maceration and fermentation takes 5 days, followed by a longer post maceration period of 10 days. The wine is aged in cement and stainless steel tanks to emphasize the purity of flavor and the youthful, fresh characters of the Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes.