Wine of the Week: 2012 Navaherreros Garnacha de Bernabeleva

This is a fascinating Garnacha from a property just 45 minutes from Madrid, in San Martin de Valdeiglesias at the foot of the Cerro de Guisando and the Gredos mountains. A blend of 40-to-60-or-more-year-old vines grown organically and biodynamically, the 2012 Navaherreros Garnacha is a vibrant ruby in color with a wonderful perfume of raspberries, orange and herbs. The whole cluster fermentation gives a wine that’s vivid and fresh, with an earthy tang and a silky mouthfeel. It’s an incredibly elegant wine for the price from consultant Raul Perez and winemaker/viticulturist Marc Isart Pinos.

This is a versatile wine that could go from tapas and jamon to hearty bean-and-sausage stews, a roast chicken or grilled lamb chops.

Region: Madrid