El Tamboril 2021
£257.81 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 El Tamboril Tinto felt closed and austere like no other wine from the portfolio. This single vineyard from the village of Navatalgordo, the most austere and cold of the villages where they work, is also the highest altitude where they work. After years of working the vineyard, they were able to buy it in 2021; and in 2022, they made even bigger changes in the viticulture (they put in individual sticks for each vine). At 1,200 meters above sea level, this is the coldest place in the coldest vintage, and the soils are as rocky and mineral as it gets. This is a serious and mineral red with a moderate 13.5% alcohol, great freshness and acidity and a palate with very fine, chalky, Barolo-like tannins that make you salivate. It should develop in bottle for a loooooong time. 1,3,42 bottles were filled in April 2023.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Appellation
Alcohol
14.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged on lees for 12 months in French oak foudres.
Description
El Tamboril is an exceptional red wine that emerges from the Sierra de Gredos, near Madrid. This wine is the result of the effort and passion of Daniel Landi and Fernando Garcia, who in 2008 started the project Comando G. El Tamboril Tinto is a clear example of how the Garnacha variety, traditionally considered a working grape, can be transformed into a wine of elegance and finesse.
Winemaking
Made exclusively from Garnacha, El Tamboril comes from vineyards over 70 years old, located on sandy granite soils at an altitude of 1230 metres. These vineyards are sustainably farmed and are in the process of conversion to organic. The combination of high altitude, free draining soils and a moderately humid microclimate ensures a long growing season, which contributes to the exceptional quality of this wine.
Harvesting is done by hand, and fermentation is carried out with natural yeasts in French oak vats, followed by a gentle 65-day maceration. The wine then ages for 14 months in a 10HL French oak vat. This meticulous winemaking and ageing process highlights the unique characteristics of the Garnacha and the terroir of the Sierra de Gredos.
Taste
El Tamboril is a reflection of its unique terroir and the skill of its creators. On the nose, it is somewhat reserved, with just a hint of medicinal aromas and ripe strawberries. On the palate, it is notable for its fresh acidity, firm, dry tannins and moderate concentration, accompanied by a chalky minerality. Its length is moderate, offering savoury flavours.
Shipping to North Ireland
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| Bottles | Price | Over £345.81 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | £11.15 | £5.58 (-£5.58) |
| 7-12 | £15.13 | £7.56 (-£7.56) |
| 13-18 | £21.18 | £10.59 (-£10.59) |
| 19-24 | £28.96 | £14.48 (-£14.48) |
| 25-30 | £33.63 | £16.82 (-£16.82) |
| 31-36 | £37.61 | £18.80 (-£18.80) |
| 37-42 | £45.39 | £22.69 (-£22.69) |
| 43-48 | £49.71 | £24.86 (-£24.86) |
| 49-54 | £56.15 | £28.08 (-£28.08) |
| 55-60 | £60.34 | £30.17 (-£30.17) |
| VAT included | ||
