# GR-10 Tinto (2023)

- **Producer:** 4 Monos Viticultores
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah
- **Region:** Madrid, Spain
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €11
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 16–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe blackberry, violet flowers, cassis, juicy red plum, morello cherry, fresh blueberries, dried herbs, savory spice, clove, dried thyme, wet stones

## About this wine

The GR-10 Tinto is a red wine from 4 Monos Viticultores, produced in the Sierra de Gredos region of Madrid, Spain. The wine's name is inspired by a hiking trail that passes through the vineyards, reflecting the founders' connection to the mountains where they met. 4 Monos Viticultores was established in 2009 by four friends dedicated to showcasing the unique terroir of the Sierra de Gredos through organic viticulture and natural winemaking methods. This wine is considered a 'Vino de Sierra,' or village-level wine, aiming to express the purity of the local old-vine Garnacha and other grapes grown on decomposed granite soils at high altitudes. The 2023 vintage is characterized by its aromatic profile and balanced freshness.

## Interesting facts

- The wine's name, GR-10, refers to a long-distance hiking trail that winds through the producer's vineyards.
- The founders of 4 Monos met while hiking in the Gredos mountains.
- The vineyards are situated at altitudes between 700 and 800 meters.
- Grapes are sourced from vines aged between 30 and 85 years old.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and fresh acidity cut through richer dishes, while its smooth tannins complement proteins. Herbal and savory notes in the wine find echoes in dishes seasoned with similar aromatics.

## Wine making process

The GR-10 Tinto is produced using grapes from organically farmed vineyards aged between 30 and 85 years, located at altitudes of 700-800 meters on decomposed granite sand soils. The grapes are harvested by hand and vinified using whole grape bunches, including stems. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 10 months in foudres. The producer, 4 Monos Viticultores, emphasizes organic viticulture and minimal intervention to capture the purity of the Gredos terroir.