Vina Zorzal Malayeto 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vina Zorzal
Label Name:
 
Malayeto
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Navarra (Fitero).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Garnacha.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker: 93 (2022 vintage); James Suckling: 93 (2022); Peñín: 92; named among Wine‑Searcher 'best value' lists

Tasting Note
Fresh, medium-bodied garnacha: blackberry and ripe red fruit, black pepper, cedar and earthy/mineral notes; lively acidity, soft tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/roast red meats (steak, lamb), game, chorizo, aged cheeses and charcuterie. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan braised beef, mushroom stir‑fries and hearty noodle dishes.

Production Method
Single‑vineyard Garnacha; early harvest, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in large wooden vats, minimal extraction; ~9–12 months ageing in used French oak barrels and large wooden tanks.

Vineyard Info
Viña Zorzal, family winery founded in Navarra; Malayeto is a 2.39 ha, ~35‑year‑old Garnacha plot at ~520 m, sustainably farmed on stony, calcareous soils.