Bernabeleva 2022 Garnacha, Vina Bonita, Vinos de Madrid DO

Terroir Notes: San Martín de Valdeiglesias lies in the foothills of the Sierra de Gredos, at the northwestern corner of Viños de Madrid. Located at high elevation, with a large diurnal shift and granite/schist/sandy soils, the estate produces elegance, mineral, and perfumed Garnacha. Viticulture is organic, with a strong biodynamic influence. Harvesting is done by hand, as they have a devotion to demanding ecological viticulture and to non-interventionist winemaking.

Vineyard Notes: The vineyards are worked manually. The soil is tilled with contributions of manure produced by Bernabeleva's own cows. The only treatments used (only when absolutely necessary) are a dust of copper and sulfur. Pruning is done following the lunar cycle.

Winemaking: Viña Bonita comes from a single south-facing vineyard with extremely shallow, sandy soils over bedrock. The vines are 90+ years old.`Up to 100% whole bunches are crushed by foot treading and fermented/macerated up to 45 days. The wine ages for a year in a mix of primarily used French 225-liter barrels. All fermentations start spontaneously with indigenous yeasts and only a limited addition of SO2 is used.