Bodegas Bernabeleva
Camino de Navaherreros San Martín de Valdeiglesias Garnacha
Madrid, Spain
Pale ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of cranberry, spiced apples and plums, cider, red apple skin, cedar and mushroom upon opening up; dry, medium plus acid, medium plus drying tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; gets more complex as it opens
Pale ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of cranberry, spiced apples and plums, cider, red apple skin, cedar and mushroom upon opening up; dry, medium plus acid, medium plus drying tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; gets more complex as it opens
Jun 10th, 2021
I really admire this wine, deft restraint, but without throwing the baby out with the bath water, it's clearly Grenache from a warm region, but it's completely fresh and clean, complemented tapas from seafood to steak
I really admire this wine, deft restraint, but without throwing the baby out with the bath water, it's clearly Grenache from a warm region, but it's completely fresh and clean, complemented tapas from seafood to steak
10 people found it helpfulDec 3rd, 2015
Pretty much what you'd want Spanish Garnacha to be. Great QPR.
Pretty much what you'd want Spanish Garnacha to be. Great QPR.
3 people found it helpfulJun 26th, 2015
Nice attack, mid palate. Finish leaves me longing for more. Much more...
Nice attack, mid palate. Finish leaves me longing for more. Much more...
2 people found it helpfulSep 30th, 2015This is Garnacha? Lifted, energetic, vibrant...not adjectives I usually associate with that grape. But still loaded with red fruit and cinnamon spice. Yum
This is Garnacha? Lifted, energetic, vibrant...not adjectives I usually associate with that grape. But still loaded with red fruit and cinnamon spice. Yum
1 person found it helpfulMay 13th, 2019
Fresh, perfumed, flowery with an almost Gamay-like energy. Crunchy with penetrating red fruits and nervy acidity.
Fresh, perfumed, flowery with an almost Gamay-like energy. Crunchy with penetrating red fruits and nervy acidity.
1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2018Light, red fruit driven, great acidity. Best paired with two complete goofballs
Light, red fruit driven, great acidity. Best paired with two complete goofballs
1 person found it helpfulJun 3rd, 2018
Enjoyable. Lighter and more on the fruitier side for a Spanish garnacha. Reminded me of a Beaujolais. Watermelon, crisp, and a little grapey even. Light tannins. Would have been good slightly chilled on this warm day. Paired with Spanish sausage.
Enjoyable. Lighter and more on the fruitier side for a Spanish garnacha. Reminded me of a Beaujolais. Watermelon, crisp, and a little grapey even. Light tannins. Would have been good slightly chilled on this warm day. Paired with Spanish sausage.
1 person found it helpfulMay 18th, 2018I love experiencing this side of Grenache. With so many boozy, high-extract fruit bombs coming out of Spain these days it’s easy to forget what this wonderful varietal can express in its mother country. Bright cherries and subtle floral aromatics. Snappy acidity, great freshness, lovely purity. VA is a tad elevated on the nose, red fruits and white pepper take over the mid palate. A bit reminiscent of Pinot Noir in terms of palate weight and overall mouthfeel impact. Very pretty and lifted. I’m a big fan of this producer, and I find this “entry level” cuvée to be the most charming.
I love experiencing this side of Grenache. With so many boozy, high-extract fruit bombs coming out of Spain these days it’s easy to forget what this wonderful varietal can express in its mother country. Bright cherries and subtle floral aromatics. Snappy acidity, great freshness, lovely purity. VA is a tad elevated on the nose, red fruits and white pepper take over the mid palate. A bit reminiscent of Pinot Noir in terms of palate weight and overall mouthfeel impact. Very pretty and lifted. I’m a big fan of this producer, and I find this “entry level” cuvée to be the most charming.
1 person found it helpfulMar 14th, 2018
So fresh and vibrant. Finds itself between a riper Pinot and a lighter Grenache. Really fit the moment. Great deal at less than $20. Charleston wine game is on point.
So fresh and vibrant. Finds itself between a riper Pinot and a lighter Grenache. Really fit the moment. Great deal at less than $20. Charleston wine game is on point.
Apr 22nd, 2017