Peninsula Vino de Montana Sierras de Gato Y Gredos 2021
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The Land
Drawn from the rugged, high-altitude vineyards of the Sierra de Gata and Sierra de Gredos ranges in western and central Spain, this wine reflects a landscape defined by granite soils, wild herbs, and long-forgotten vines. Elevations climb well above 800 meters, where cool nights and intense sunlight sculpt grapes of freshness and nuance. These are remote, often terraced vineyards—some abandoned for decades—now lovingly restored, bringing new life to old bush vines and mountain traditions. The result is a wine that speaks clearly of altitude, isolation, and the quiet persistence of the land.
The Wine
This 2021 blend, based predominantly on Garnacha with small contributions from local varieties, is light on extraction but deep in expression. Aromas of wild strawberry, cherry skin, and dried thyme rise from the glass, edged by a subtle stony minerality. The palate is elegant and taut, with fine tannins, a cool red-fruited core, and a whisper of spice that trails into a lifted, almost ethereal finish. It’s a wine of transparency and balance—nimble rather than powerful—crafted to highlight freshness over force.
The People
Peninsula Viticultores, led by Andreas Kubach MW and Sam Harrop MW, is a project rooted in respect for Spain’s forgotten wine heritage. Through Vino de Montaña, they champion old vineyards in lesser-known mountain zones, working with local growers who share their commitment to sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention. This bottle is part of that mission: to recover beauty where it was once overlooked, and to tell the stories of mountain wines that might otherwise remain untold.
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Castilla y León, a vast region in north-central Spain, is defined by a high-altitude plateau and a continental climate shaped by the Duero River. The region is known primarily for its red wines, with Ribera del Duero leading the charge with powerful Tempranillo-based wines, though Toro and Bierzo also contribute, alongside emerging white wines. On the southern border is the Sierra de Gredos, a separate region within the same broader area, known for its high-altitude vineyards and elegant Grenache (Garnacha) wines. The diverse soils, ranging from alluvial to sandy, clay, and gravel, combined with significant temperature swings between day and night, allow for the slow ripening of grapes, resulting in concentrated flavors and good acidity.
Spain - Castilla y Leon
Grenache is a widely planted grape variety that thrives in its Mediterranean home. In Spain, it's known as Garnacha, where it reaches its peak in the Sierra de Gredos as a pure varietal wine, while also being a key blending component in Rioja. France's Southern Rhône, notably Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is another well-known region, where Grenache is often the base of a blended wine. Grenache also finds a home in Sardinia as Cannonau, and it has spread beyond its Mediterranean origins, most famously to Australia's Barossa Valley. The resulting wines are typically light in color, yet they possess a full body and flavor, displaying mature red fruit notes, herbal spices, and often a hint of orange peel, along with soft tannins and moderate acidity. It is an incredibly versatile grape, showing different expressions based on its terroir and the winemaking style employed.
