# El Marciano (2022)

- **Producer:** Bodegas y Viñedos MAESTRO TEJERO
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Garnacha
- **Region:** Castilla y León, Spain
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €19
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 12–15 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, ripe fruit, red cherry, raspberry, dried fruit, wet stones, earth, spice

## About this wine

El Marciano 2022 is a 100% Garnacha red wine from Bodegas y Viñedos MAESTRO TEJERO, classified as Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León. It originates from the Sierra de Gredos sub-region in Ávila, an area known for its high-altitude vineyards. The wine is produced using natural agriculture, with a philosophy of minimal intervention. The producer, Alfredo Maestro Tejero, is recognized for his dedication to organic and biodynamic farming practices and his work with old vine Garnacha. The wine's name, 'El Marciano,' suggests a distinctive and unique character.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'El Marciano' translates to 'The Martian'.
- Crafted with no added sulfur.
- Made from Garnacha vines around 70 years old.
- Labels are known for being original and humorous.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and integrated tannins complement the richness of red meats and pork. Its fresh acidity can cut through fattier dishes, while its fruit-forward nature pairs well with herbs and spices commonly used in Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine.

## Wine making process

El Marciano 2022 is produced from 100% Garnacha grapes, hand-harvested from old vines in the Sierra de Gredos. The winemaking process emphasizes natural agriculture, with vineyards managed using organic and biodynamic practices. In the cellar, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. The grapes are crushed, with approximately 80% destemmed and some sources mentioning 30% whole cluster. Maceration lasts for about 20-23 days, with daily pumping over. Malolactic fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks. The wine is clarified naturally and bottled unfiltered and unfined, with no added sulfur. Aging is brief, for 4 months in stainless steel tanks.