2016 Pegaso (Telmo Rodriguez) Pegaso ‘Granito’ Garnacha Gredos Castilla y León

WA96 2016 was a cooler year in Gredos, and the 2016 Pegaso Granito shows the austere character of the granite soils like no vintage before. The color is a bright ruby, and the nose is a symphony of flowers, wild herbs and a twist of cold granite. The palate is equally expressive and elegant, with super fine tannins and an austere sensation that I like very much. This is the best vintage of Pegaso they have ever produced. Bravo!!
Estate Notes: The Granito vineyards of El Robledillo and El Mojón are planted on shallow soils of volcanic origin at an altitude of 800 to 1000 meters. Very old traditional garnacha bush vines are manually harvested and spontaneously fermented in foudre, followed by an élevage of 18 to 24 months in 600-liter French oak barrels. Granito tends to be more accessible, fruitier, and silkier in texture, with delicate structure. Granito is produced in small amounts and is released when deemed ready.