Garnacha Organic 2021 – Mesta

The grapes to produce Garnacha Organic Mesta were picked in the early morning and immediately transported to the state-of-the-art winery. The berries were destalked, lightly crushed and fermented under temperature controlled conditions in stainless steel tanks. Post fermentation maceration lasted for eight to 10 days in order to achieve a perfectly balanced style without excessive extraction. Garnacha Organic Mesta was made in an unoaked style to achieve a pure expression of the fruit. The grapes are organically grown in high-altitude vineyards in the northernmost part of Central Castile, where the continental climate enjoys sunny days and cool nights. This diurnal temperature difference encourages grapes with intense fruit and excellent varietal definition, which retaining remarkable freshness. The vineyards are sustainably managed as part of an integrated ecosystem and studded with centuryold oak trees. Low annual rainfall results in low disease pressure, enabling the vines to be grown without the aid of fungicides. Fertilisers have never been used, only organic manure is applied and weed control is managed by a low, superficial tilling. Rain water is collected in a small reservoir and is used for drip irrigation in the case of extreme drought.