Masusta Garnacha 2022

DO Navarra, Spain

Garnacha (100%) · 2022 · 14% abv

Red cherry and wild raspberry glide into blood-orange, fennel seed and a dusting of cocoa. Supple mid-palate, fine sandy tannins and a mineral snap carry a long, savoury finish. Pure, unvarnished Garnacha with lift rather than weight.

Production

Hand harvest in small boxes; 100% destemmed. A short, cool soak (2–3 days) precedes native-yeast fermentation in stainless steel; spontaneous MLF. Elevage 7–10 months in seasoned barrels and 54 L demijohns. Bottled unclarified and unfiltered with minimal SO₂.

Vinyard

From 60-year-old vines around Cárcar at 550 m. Traditional dryland farming on silty clay; low inputs (sulphur/copper only) and minimal tillage. Warm days, cooling evening breezes and old root systems deliver small berries and a naturally tight acid line.

Pairing

Braised beef shin with rosemary, mushroom and pecorino risotto, or Navarran piquillos stuffed with morcilla. The wine’s bright fruit and savoury grip love umami and slow-cooked textures.

Ecological Credentials

Vegan, Vegetarian