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Las Moradas de San Martin Initio 2013
Vinos de Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha, SpainLas Moradas de San Martin sits at a height of 870m above sea level, on the fringes of the Sierra de Gredos, in the unique landscape of San MartÃn de Valdeiglesias to the south-east of Madrid. Twenty-one hectares of vineyards surround the winery. From old vine (some over 100), high altitude garnacha located at 900m in the windy Madrilenian slope, these organically farmed vines are rooted in the estate's granitic sandy soils. Winemaker Isabel Galindo is very hands-off in the winery, respecting the vines and farming. After a week of cooler maceration, this was native fermented over three weeks prior to heading to French barrels for 14 months prior to the final blend. This was then bottled without fining or filtration. Dense and concentrated with layers of tobacco, black cherry, dark earth, dark cocoa, burnished orange peel and broken stones run the length of the powerful, 15% palate. Tannins are ample and structural, though well absorbed into the depth of fruit. Acidity is naturally lifted, helping to buoy this powerful red through the lengthy saline finish. This is a powerful, masterful red that is drinking beautifully now, but will reward with cellaring.Tasted: 09 July 2021Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $35.99 | 750ml | select private retailers |
Le Sommelier Inc.
Grape: GarnachaCSPC: 115179UPC: 8437010475016
