Centelleo, Tempranillo, Syrah, Vino de España, Spain, 2023

Producer Profile

Literally meaning "the most wanted", Vinos Más Buscados is a collection of wines grown and nurtured in the Southern half of Spain, mainly in the area known as La Mancha.

Inspired by Spain's largely untapped fine wine resources, friends, colleagues and Masters of Wine, Fergal Tynan and Giles Cooke set off on a journey to find the unsung heroes of Spain, be they regions, growers or winemakers. Fergal's interest in wine terroirs and Giles' instincts for flavour, led them to unearth great Spanish wines whose stories were untold. Each wine is hand made. Each wine reflects the personality of the land and the subtle imprint of man in varying degrees. Now encompassing the terrific value of Centelleo, Torre Solar and Castillo del Moro, Vinos Más Buscados is a reflection of all that is best in modern Spanish wine making.

Viticulture

Produced in a thoroughly modern style that is both fruit filled and balanced, this wine represents the spirit and sparkle of today's Spain. The pairing of Tempranillo and Syrah grapes, results in juicy bramble and cherry fruit with hints of spice.

Winemaking

By selecting low yielding vineyards and ripe fruit they create a wine suitable for any occasion. The vineyards are closely monitored so grapes are picked at their best and the state of the art winery is well equipped with the most modern winemaking machinery to create fantastic wines. Stainless steel tanks for fermentation, cold stabilisation and bottled to order to retain freshness and vibrancy.

Tasting Note

Deliciously supple and succulent. Ruby with dark purple at the centre. The nose gives liquorice, dark fruits and litchi aromas. Intense, with medium structure and long finish on the palate.

Food Matching

Great on its own or with grilled lamb cutlets, mild curries or casseroles.