Bernabeleva 'Arroyo del Tórtolas' Vinos de Madrid Garnacha 2022

Elegant and precise, this Garnacha shows red cherry, wild strawberry, blood orange peel, subtle rose-hip and dried herb accents. On the palate: medium-bodied with juicy freshness, fine tannins, a clean mineral spine and a lingering finish hinting at wild herbs and granite. It’s refined, yet deeply expressive of its mountain provenance.

Quick Facts

• Region: Vinos de Madrid, Sierra de Gredos, Spain

• Varietal: 100% Garnacha (Grenache) from a single vineyard

• Vintage: 2022

• Site: north-facing hillside, granite/schist soils, ~800 m elevation

• Production / Winemaking: Old vines, high elevation, minimal intervention

Tasting Profile

• Aromas: Wild strawberry, blood orange, rose petal, and mountain herbs.

• Palate: Silky and lifted with red berry fruit, fine tannins, and a clean, granite-driven minerality.

• Finish: Long, pure, and graceful—equal parts energy and elegance.

Why We Love It at Petit Philippe

This wine is a standout because it redefines Garnacha — showing finesse, altitude-driven vitality and compelling terroir expression. It’s a perfect choice for a wine flight highlighting the diversity of Spanish reds and the surprising pedigree of Madrid’s mountain vineyards.

Winemaking

Grapes come from north-facing, high-altitude vineyards (~800 m) planted in granite and schist soils. Fermentation is done with native yeasts, often full-cluster, and aging occurs in neutral large oak barrels and concrete eggs. Minimal intervention preserves freshness, site expression, and the purity of the Garnacha fruit.

Serving & Pairing

Serve slightly cool (~60–64°F). Pairs beautifully with grilled lamb burgers with rosemary, roasted heritage chicken, or a platter of charcuterie and tangy Manchego.

Drinking Window

Enjoy from 2025–2029+; while approachable now, it will reward subtle cellaring with added complexity.

Estate Overview

Bernabeleva is a pioneering estate in Madrid’s Sierra de Gredos, championing low-intervention, biodynamic practices. Led by owner Juan Carlos López de Lacalle, the winery produces terroir-driven wines that showcase the elegance, energy, and mineral precision of mountain Garnacha.