Bottle Notes - Mesies Garnatxa 2022 from Vins de Mesies
The third wine tasting from partner winery Vins de Mesies is the 2022 vintage of the “Mesies Garnatxa”!
100% Garnatxa Negra, also known as Garnacha Negra or Grenache Noir, the grapes were all harvested by hand through selective decisions and come from D.O. Terra Alta in Catalunya. Grapes were then immediately transported by harvesters in boxes to ensure whole, healthy and in optimal conditions for processing. Like all wines from Vins de Mesies, it is certified organic.
Vinification occurred under controlled temperature and was vatted for months to achieve distinctive color and polyphenolic substances.
I was excited to try the first red wine in the lineup after two white wines which impressed me.
Happily, this was simply another wonderful wine from Vins de Mesies!
Bright ruby in color, this wine is immediately inviting, with notes of ripe red cherries and cocoa powder on the nose with additional notes of fresh raspberry, hibiscus, and rose hip on the palate. On the finish, an earthy touch of iron is present.
This wine is perfect to have on hand as an accessible quality wine during the week. It's uplifting and lighter in body, with refreshing acidity. Red fruit notes in particular shine through.
As the “young wine” from the estate, I believe this fits the profile perfectly. It is a clean, accessible red wine which is expressive without being overpowering. While many “entry level” wines can be bland, harsh, or filled with additives, the Mesies Garnatxa is the exact opposite, showing a deft hand at restraint, letting the native grapes shine through without defects.
Pair this with fish dishes like glazed salmon or tuna with a summer salad of mixed greens, raspberries and strawberries, and sliced almonds or roasted lamb with glazed carrots!
Contact me at ziebarthsweinstube@gmail.com and Vins de Mesies at http://www.ecovitres.com/eng/contact.php for more information and to discuss the wines and winery!