Bodega Garzón Reserva Tannat 2023

Recognisable by the intense deep purple colour, the Tannat Reserva shows black plum, juicy blackberry, and a hint of spices on the nose. The palate is full-bodied with an elegant structure which is complimented by ripe tannins and a balanced acidity.

The hand-harvested grapes were macerated on their skins for five days before fermentation in large 150-hectolitre cement tanks took place at 26-28ºC for one week, with twice daily pump overs. The wine was then aged on lees for 6-12 months in 50-hectolitre, untoasted French oak casks prior to bottling.

The 2023 vintage was almost two weeks shorter than usual. Spring started off dry and cool, providing ideal conditions for flowering and berry set. However, a historic drought persisted from spring to summer, requiring nighttime irrigation from September until harvest time. This careful water management was crucial to achieve the desired yields and ripeness for each grape variety. Despite the challenges, the 2023 harvest developed wines of extremely high quality with excellent complexity and structure.