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Salvajes de Gredos Marino Tinto 2023
Vinos de Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha, SpainThe Marino Tinto 2023 is produced exclusively from garnacha sourced from two distinct sites. The vines, aged between 60 and 85 years, are grown on poor sand and granite soils and are managed using non-certified organic methods, eschewing herbicides and insecticides in favour of sulphur powder to prevent fungal diseases. Horses are employed for vineyard work. Fermentation occurs spontaneously in stainless steel vats, with a 10 day maceration period conducted without the addition of stems. The wine matures for eight months in 500 litre used French oak barrels. In the glass, it opens with some volatile notes that lift the wild forest berries and black cherry that defines the nose and palate. The mid palate is intense with more spicy black fruit and Mediterranean garrigue. The texture is grenache smooth with fine grained tannins, complemented by a strong mineral finish. A good wine that struggles with some upfront volatile notes, though grilled lamb would be the match to calm things down. Marc Isart, together with his esteemed colleague Miquel Santiago Carrillo, is recognized as one of the Salvajes or saviours of Gredos. Their highly complementary collaboration sees Miquel cultivate some of the region's most distinguished vineyards, while Marc brings exceptional expertise as a winemaker. Their wines are organized according to a Burgundian hierarchy, beginning with regional Marino wines at the base, followed by village wines from Cadalso and San Martin, and culminating in single vineyard selections at the top.Tasted: 27 June 2025Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $44.99 | 750ml | select private retailers |
Grape: GarnachaCSPC: 289056UPC: 8437027873010
