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Bernabeleva Arroyo del Tortolas 2023

$4899
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Proof that Garnacha can whisper instead of shout. Bernabeleva farms old vines high in the Sierra de Gredos west of Madrid, where decomposed granite and cool elevation give this grape an unexpected grace. Arroyo del Tortolas comes from a single north-facing parcel of 65-plus-year-old vines around 800 meters up, worked organically and biodynamically by hand. Whole-cluster fermentation with native yeasts and aging in seasoned French oak yield a red that leans toward the Pinot Noir side of Garnacha: perfumed, red-fruited, and elegant rather than heavy. Production is tiny, so grab it while you can.

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Robert Parker

94 points

"The 2023 Arroyo del Tórtolas is a single-vineyard Garnacha from a north-facing, 80-year-old plot that achieves high ripeness. This year, the wine has 14.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.37 and 5.85 grams of acidity. It fermented with 80% full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in four 500-liter used barrels. It has a bright ruby color and a ripe and complex nose without excess, with mixed flowers, herbs and wild berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied and has abundant but very supple, fine-grained tannins." —Luis Gutiérrez

More about Bernabeleva

Bernabeleva are Garnacha (Grenache) specialists in an unlikely locale: outside Madrid. But Bernabeleva's subzone of San Martín de Valdeiglesias can yield distinctly higher-quality wines than the rest of this interior zone. Using biodynamic methods, the estate crafts several different all-Grenache wines, all with great freshness and elegance.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Grenache

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

  • Style

    Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast lamb, grilled mushrooms, or Iberico pork. Also great with duck or a hard Spanish cheese like Manchego.

Tasting Profile

Medium-bodied and fresh, with bright red berries, wild herbs, and a fine granite minerality. Silky tannins.

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