Aires de Garbet 2022
Vegan red wine from L'Empordà. Varietal Grenache aged for 15 months in French oak barrels.
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Aires de Garbet 2022
Vegan
A varietal Grenache, the red wine Aires de Garbet by the Castillo Perelada winery is sourced from vines planted in 1997 in Finca Garbet, a scenic terraced vineyard directly facing the Mediterranean sea. (Interestingly, the place is just a stone throw away from the legendary El Bulli restaurant.)
Besides the vicinity of the Mediterranean sea, three features make this Spanish red wine from Empordà stand out: the influence of the mighty northern wind called Tramuntana - a natural sanitizing agent - the deeply mineral slate soils and the ever-present sunlight.
The grapes were manually harvested and then fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks with a three week maceration.
Then the red wine Aires de Garbet 2022 was aged for 15 months in French oak barrels. Finally, this Crianza red wine was aged for a further months in the bottle before its release.
Decant this red wine from L'Empordà a minimum of 2 hours before drinking.
Pair this vegan red wine with hearty meat recipes.
| Appearance | The red wine Aires de Garbet is deep ruby with a violet rim. |
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| Nose | This is a remarkably complex varietal Grenache. Notes of ripe berries and aromatic herbs, some toasted hints, notions of wild flowers, Med garrigue and some salty touches. There is a dash of spices, Arabica coffee and bitter cocoa, with some deep mineral undertones. |
| Palate | This wine by Castillo de Perelada winery is fresh and characterful. Wood is still a little prominent, but it will surely integrate within a few years. The fruit here, though, is of the highest quality. On the palate, this vegan wine amplifies the sensations perceived on the nose, and also shows a velvety texture, some yet-to-tame tannins and a long, spellbinding finish with a deep mineral reverberation. |
| Our personal opinion | The red wine Aires de Garbet 2022 is a love letter to the Mediterranean. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Aires de Grabet 2021: Enterwine 93. Peñín 94. Aires de Grabet 2019: Enterwine 93. Peñín 93. Aires de Grabet 2018: Enterwine 93. Peñín 93. Aires de Grabet 2017: Enterwine 93. Aires de Grabet 2016: Enterwine 93. Aires de Grabet 2015: Enterwine 93. Peñín 94. Aires de Garbet 2013: 12 months in oak barrels. Peñín 94. Enterwine 93. Aires de Garbet 2012: First Vintage. Gold Medal - Grenaches du Monde Contest. Peñín 92. Gourmet Guide 97. |
| Year | 2022 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Empordà |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | Two hours before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Ageing | Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Name of Award | Decanter World Wine Awards 2026: Silver Medal and 90 points. |
| Mono-Varietal | Grenache Red |
| Pairings | Birds, Bull meat, Chocolate, Duck, Game animals, Poultry, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Specialty plates, Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
| Red Grapes | Garnacha Tinta |
