Spain is arguably the most exciting wine producing country in the Old World at present. Talented young vignerons are (re)discovering ancient vineyards in hitherto forgotten regions and bringing them back to life.
Marc Isart has been a fundamental player in the evolution of serious Garnacha from the Gredos mountains near Madrid. He is the winemaker behind Madrid label Bernabeleva. This wine is his solo side project.
'La Maldicion', a Tempranillo-heavy blend, sums up the new Spain to a tee. It is a bright, juicy and hip--pocket friendly wine that simply wants to be drunk. Co-fermentation of 85% Tempranillo with 15% Malvar, a white grape, has kept the wine very fresh and bright.Marc Isart has been a fundamental player in the evolution of serious Garnacha from the Gredos mountains near Madrid. He is the winemaker behind Madrid label Bernabeleva. This wine is his solo side project.
2015 MARC ISART ‘LA MALDICION’Producer: Marc Isart
Variety: Tempranillo et al
Region: Madrid, Spain
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $25.00
Date tasted: 25 November 2016
Tasting Note:
Bright crimson. Lifted nose – literally leaps out of the glass. Black cherry, dark plum and sarsaparilla. Very vibrant and lively. Bright and fresh. Dangerously drinkable. Red fruit meets black. The sort of wine that’s hard to say no to.
Score: 16/20
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