Sotomanrique Las Violetas 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sotomanrique
Label Name:
 
Las Violetas
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
DOP Cebreros, Sierra de Gredos
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Garnacha (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
2018: 93 Parker / 93 Peñín

Tasting Note
Bright cherry color; floral and Mediterranean aromatic profile with red cherry, herbs and spice. Muscular, mineral and elegant palate with fresh acidity, gentle tannins and a persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled/roasted white meats, lamb, charcuterie, tuna tartare, seared scallops, ceviche, grilled octopus (pulpo a la plancha/Gallega), arroz negro or seafood rice; also pairs with mildly spiced Asian dishes like Korean BBQ, teriyaki-glazed meats or mushroom ramen.

Production Method
Hand-harvested old-vine Garnacha. Spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks (15% whole cluster), temperature-controlled 18–26°C; aged ~14 months in large oak tinos/foeders; single racking and one filtration before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Bodega Soto Manrique (Jesús María Soto) works old bush-trained Garnacha from Valverde/Cebreros at ~900–950m on poor granitic-sandy soils, focused on traditional viticulture and small-lot production.