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Telmo Rodriguez Pegaso Granito Garnacha 2011
Castilla-Leon, SpainTeam Rodriguez first discovered the slopes of Arrebatacapas while following the transhumance routes of the Cañada Real. It was love at first sight, with the stunning landscape and the old garnacha vines that were growing wild with only nature’s help. That was in 1999. Since then, the slope of Arrebatacapas has been described as “the most crucial slate landscape in all of Gredos.” Pegaso Barrancos de Pizarra was the first wine made, but not much later, after intensive site investigation, the team discovered other equally impressive individual blocks of granite-laced soil and Pegaso Granito was born. Today, Cebreros (a small region 90 minutes from Madrid) is not part of a recognized DO, but both the Pizarra and Granito are seen as the children of extraordinary terroir that will surely be identified soon for the unique spots they are. The Granito vineyards sit mostly on shallow soils at 800 to 1000 meters above sea level. Compared to Pizarra, Granito is more accessible, pitching more fruit, less tannin and highly attractive silky, stony, textures. The organic wine is aged 18-24 months in 600-litre French oak to protect its delicate nature, showing licorice, wild red berries, and minerality in spades. An intellectual wine experience not to be missed.Tasted: 13 October 2019Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $55.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Trialto Wine Group |
| AB | $50.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| ON | $51.95 | 750ml | Lifford Wine and Spirits |
Grape: GarnachaCSPC: 200907
