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Els Escorpins Garnacha
The red Garnacha 2022 Els Escorpins comes from a family vineyard in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia that was planted in 2002 on very pale soils rich in limestone (with close to 35% active limestone) with about 5% Garnacha Blanca. It fermented with 30% full clusters and matured in used 500-liter oak barrels for one year. It has 13.1% alcohol, lower than in previous years, and has very good freshness and acidity. It surprised me with the paler color and the fresher nose next to the 2021. It has notes of fennel and aniseed and is aromatic, perfumed and showy. The palate is medium-bodied, with very fine tannins and vibrant flavors. The mouthfeel is extremely elegant. This is very approachable, super drinkable now. Perhaps the 2021 will be a long-distance runner, and this is a sprinter? 2,105 bottles were filled in October 2023.