Vina Zorzal Malayeto 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vina Zorzal
Label Name:
 
Malayeto
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Fitero, Navarra
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.45%
Grape(s):
 
Garnacha (Grenache)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94 points (Luis Gutiérrez, May 31, 2023); approx. bottled February 2023

Tasting Note
Bright red and black fruit (raspberry, blackberry), black pepper, mint and leather notes; medium-bodied, fresh acidity, silky tannins and a mineral, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled beef, pork shoulder, charcuterie, aged Manchego. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ, char siu, spicy Sichuan dishes, teriyaki chicken.

Production Method
Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel and concrete; aged in used 500L barrels and a 4,000L oak foudre for ~1 year; bottled Feb 2023.

Vineyard Info
Viña Zorzal is a family project run by the Sanz brothers (originating from a family bodega founded 1989). Focuses on old-vine Garnacha, low-intervention viticulture and single-vineyard wines from Fitero.