# Mancuso Garnacha (2021)

- **Producer:** Bodegas Familia Navasques
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Garnacha
- **Region:** Aragón, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €19
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, violet, black cherry, black plum, red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, red plum, vanilla, cloves, dried fruit, earth, leather

## About this wine

Mancuso Garnacha 2021 is a 100% Garnacha red wine from the Cariñena DO in Aragon, Spain, produced by Bodegas Familia Navasques. The wine originates from old vines (60-70 years) planted at high altitudes (over 600 meters) in Almonacid de la Sierra. This project aims to showcase the elegant and fresh expression of the Garnacha grape, preserving ancient vines and their purity. The Navascués family has a long winemaking tradition, with Jorge Navascués, a third-generation winemaker, leading the production. The region's terroir, combined with careful viticulture and winemaking, contributes to the wine's distinctive character.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes are sourced from vines aged 60-70 years.
- Vineyards are situated over 600 meters above sea level.
- The producer is pursuing organic certification.
- The wine has received high scores from prominent critics.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and balanced tannins complement the protein in meats, while its vibrant acidity cuts through richer dishes. Fruity notes in the wine can harmonize with sauces or ingredients like cherries and peppers.

## Wine making process

The Mancuso Garnacha 2021 is produced from hand-harvested grapes. Fermentation takes place in open stainless steel tanks, with maceration periods varying from 24-48 hours at low temperatures to up to 50 days. Some fermentation includes 40-50% whole clusters. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for about 12 months, with 65% in concrete tanks and 35% in 500-liter French oak barrels. The producer follows organic farming practices and aims for minimal intervention.