# El Veïnat 2023 (2023)

- **Producer:** Viñedos Singulares
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Garnacha Tinta
- **Region:** Catalonia, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €8
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 15–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, raspberry, strawberry, violet, forest floor, vanilla, cinnamon, toast

## About this wine

El Veïnat 2023 is a vibrant red wine crafted by Viñedos Singulares, a producer dedicated to creating wines that authentically represent their specific regions. Hailing from the D.O. Montsant in Catalonia, Spain, this wine is made entirely from Garnacha Tinta (Garnatxa Negra) grapes. The vineyards, located in Els Guiamets at 200 meters above sea level, feature calcareous soils with a high clay content, contributing to the wine's distinctive character. The vines, planted in the 1990s, are mature and yield fruit with concentrated flavors. Viñedos Singulares focuses on expressing the unique terroir of Montsant through careful viticulture and winemaking, resulting in a wine that has garnered critical acclaim for its quality and regional typicity.

## Interesting facts

- Viñedos Singulares crafts wines representative of their unique regions.
- The Garnacha vines were planted in the 1990s, ensuring mature fruit.
- Previous vintages have consistently achieved 90 points from Enterwine.
- The vineyards are located at 200 meters above sea level on calcareous clay soils.

## Food pairing

This medium-bodied Garnacha with its lively tannins and good acidity makes it a versatile partner for a range of dishes. Its prominent red fruit and subtle oak notes complement savory meats and rich, earthy flavors. The acidity cuts through richness, while the tannins stand up to protein, making it ideal for grilled meats, charcuterie, and hearty vegetarian options like legumes and mushrooms. The wine's smooth texture ensures it won't overwhelm, but rather enhance, the meal.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for El Veïnat 2023 begins with a manual harvest and meticulous grape selection. The destemmed grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, preserving the fresh fruit characteristics. This is followed by malolactic fermentation, which softens the wine's acidity and adds complexity. The wine is then aged for 6 months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and toast while allowing the wine to develop structure. Before bottling, the wine is filtered to ensure clarity and stability.