Bodegas Bernabeleva, Manchomuelas Vino de parcela, DO Madrid, Spain, 2024

Producer Profile

In the heart of Spain, just west of Madrid, lies Bodegas Bernabeleva.

Situated at the foot of of the Cerro de Guisando and Gredos mountains, this winery lets its vines stretch out their roots through thin, sandy soils formed from decomposed granite where other crops would struggle to survive. Four generations have tended these old hardy vines, which have repaid the care and attention lavished on them with quality fruit that is hand-harvested from the organically managed vineyards. The plots of Garnacha, Albillo and Moscatel de Grano Menudo are vinified separately, and are neither fined nor filtered to ensure that the love of this land shines through.

Viticulture

A blend of native varieties from a young organically farmed (not certified) single vineyard on shallow granite, the south facing slope is next to the Aliseda creek at about 750 metres above sea level.

Winemaking

The must is fermented and aged in used 500 litre oak barriques for 10 months on it's fine lees.

Tasting Note

Floral, stone fruits with orange blossom peeking through. Bright, fresh, hints of minerality... this wine doesn't dissapoint! Tiny quantity produced, get it while you can.

Food matching

Fish and shellfish. Seafood Paella.