Daniel Gómez Jiménez-Landi Las Uvas de la Ira 2018
- Region
- Spain » Castilla-La Mancha » Méntrida DO
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Vintage
- 2018
- Grapes
- Garnacha
- Alcohol
- 14.5
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
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The name translates as "The Grapes of Wrath".
Ratings
Probably stored badly, definitely past its peak, but fuck me this is still beautiful. Strawberry jam spiked with cognac, autumn leaves and forest floor, honey threading through. Tannins holding on, acid still bright, and this brilliant finish of spoiled jam and undergrowth - like nature reclaiming a forgotten picnic. Even some aromatic herbs peeking through the decay. It's singing its swan song, sure, but what a gorgeous voice it still has.
A risky choice after Tondonia, but it played well. Fresh and honest high-altitude Garnacha in all its beauty. It reminds Pinot Noir from Baden, with higher alcohol (correlates with altitude?). Beautiful glou glou full of strawberries and underbrush, almost perfectly balanced and friendly.
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