Garnacha Rock 2021 is, according to Bodegas Valleyglesias, a further twist in the production of the queen variety of the Sierra de Gredos, a traditional production area in the central peninsula. Complex, mineral, fresh, and of limited production.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Garnacha tinta
Type of barrel
French oak barrels
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Barrel aging time
At least 24 months
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Born from the low-yield old vines of Finca Valdeohornos, a granite terroir located at 750 meters above sea level in San Martín de Valdeiglesias, Garnacha Rock 2021 is an energetic and lively single-varietal made for pure enjoyment.
Only 1300 bottles of Garnacha Rock 2021 were produced, a red wine that pays tribute with its name to another passion, apart from winemaking and gastronomy, that occupies the hearts of the Ocaña brothers, owners of Bodegas Valleyglesias. The pronounced minerality provided by the weathered granite soils where the Garnacha vines grew was enhanced by a minimally interventionist winemaking process: no destemming, cold pre-fermentation maceration, a long fermentation in tanks, and 12 months of aging in French oak. All of this to create an absolutely exceptional Garnacha that is always as enjoyable as good rock & roll.
Tasting notes
It displays a vivid, clean, and bright cherry red color with slight violet hues. Medium layer and abundant tears.
On the nose, it is dominated by aromas of forest fruits (sour cherries, blackberries) and mineral notes reminiscent of the granitic composition of the soils from which it originates. Subtle barrel contribution with spicy nuances (vanilla, cinnamon, and a touch of black pepper).
On the palate, it is balanced. Its perfect acidity offsets the alcohol level. High persistence and long-lasting aftertaste.
Creators' opinion
El Garnacha Rock es la expresión de un único viñedo muy anciano con orientación norte. Viñedo en pendiente con un rendimiento muy escaso y una personalidad excepcional. Luis Ocaña.
The winery
Winery
Bodegas Valleyglesias is much more than a winery; it is the project of brothers Fernando and Luis Ocaña, with the active involvement of their father Fernando in the viticultural aspect, combining wine, gastronomy, and music in San Martín de Valdeiglesias (Madrid).
Affiliated with the D.O. Vinos de Madrid in 2002, the same year it launched its first creations on the local market, the winery boasts a great family winemaking tradition and a heritage of 11 hectares of vineyards of garnacha, albillo real, and moscatel de grano menudo. The vines, mostly old and low-yielding, are planted in granitic and sandy soils, at an altitude ranging between 600 and 1,200 meters above sea level, in the Sierra de Gredos. Work in the vineyard, guided by respect for the environment, and a minimally interventionist winemaking process result in unique wines that aim to reflect the essence of the native varieties that define them and their terroir of origin.
Affiliated with the D.O. Vinos de Madrid in 2002, the same year it launched its first creations on the local market, the winery boasts a great family winemaking tradition and a heritage of 11 hectares of vineyards of garnacha, albillo real, and moscatel de grano menudo. The vines, mostly old and low-yielding, are planted in granitic and sandy soils, at an altitude ranging between 600 and 1,200 meters above sea level, in the Sierra de Gredos. Work in the vineyard, guided by respect for the environment, and a minimally interventionist winemaking process result in unique wines that aim to reflect the essence of the native varieties that define them and their terroir of origin.