Clos de Luz Azuda Garnacha 2021

The 2021 Garnacha Azuda from Almahue, Cachapoal, was fermented in concrete and kept in clay amphorae. Purple in color. The nose presents sour cherry notes and a pinch of herbs. A linear, refreshing red, the thirst-quenching palate is heavy on the fruit. A lovely example of the variety.

Crushed raspberries, wild strawberries, nutmeg and chocolate orange on the nose. Some green olives, too. It,s vibrant and crunchy, with a medium body and stemmy, tight tannins. Lots of bite and freshness. Drink or hold.

The dark and meaty 2021 Azuda Garnacha was closer to the Garnacha from Arag¢n than in Gredos in Spain, ripe without excess with 14% alcohol but with abundant tannin, perhaps a little harsh because of a very low pH because the wine didn't go through full malolactic and the šlevage was in tinaja and not in oak. 1,200 bottles were filled in March 2022. Give it time in bottle?