2024 Las Pedreras “Las Ánimas” Garnacha Sierra de Gredos, Spain Clos Culombu papaya & kumquat with hints

papaya & kumquat with hints of black pepper and smoke

ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 9-10 months in barrels (25-33% new)

which allows for the harvest to begin in the second half of October

just 3 days to keep the wine lifted but with nice skin contact structure

2024 Las Pedreras “Las Ánimas” Garnacha Sierra de Gredos, Spain Clos Culombu papaya & kumquat with hintsLas nimas is a singular expression of Garnacha from three tiny 80 year old northeast facing parcels (totalling 0. 48ha) planted at 1170 meters altitude on granitic sandy soils in the cold, secluded paraje (lieu dit) of Las Herguiejuelas in the forests surrounding Villanueva de vila. These are the kind of vineyards that assure you, at first glance, that the wines made from them will be something very special! One of the vineyards was planted by Guzmans