Soto Manrique, La Viña de Ayer Garnacha, 6x75cl

🍷 Soto Manrique ‘La Viña de Ayer’ Garnacha
Country: Spain | Region: Castilla y León
Appellation: Cebreros DO | Grape Variety: 100% Garnacha (from high-altitude old vines)
Style: Red Wine | Winemaking: Gentle extraction and minimal intervention to preserve purity and terroir expression
Farming: Organic practices

🌟 A graceful, high-altitude Garnacha—floral, fresh, and whisper-light, yet rooted in the mineral depth of ancient vines.

👁 In the Glass:
Transparent ruby-red with a clear rim—elegant and delicate in colour, true to its mountain origins.

👃 On the Nose:
Fragrant and lifted, with aromas of wild strawberries, redcurrants, and rose petals. Hints of thyme, fennel, and crushed granite add a savoury, earthy complexity.

👅 On the Palate:
Light-bodied and finely textured with silky tannins and vibrant acidity. The red berry fruit is pure and juicy, balanced by subtle herbal and mineral notes that reflect its old-vine, granite-soil provenance. The finish is long, clean, and mouth-watering.

🍽 Food Pairing:
A dream with roast chicken, chargrilled vegetables, herbed lamb chops, or mushroom dishes. Its freshness and elegance make it a versatile match for refined, flavourful fare.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Beautiful now in its vibrant youth, but can age 5–7 years, gaining savoury depth and silky complexity.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
‘La Viña de Ayer’ (The Vineyard of Yesterday) is a poetic ode to old-vine Garnacha—an ethereal, terroir-driven red that speaks of altitude, granite, and minimalism. With its bright fruit, floral lift, and mineral spine, it’s a soulful, modern classic from one of Spain’s most exciting up-and-coming regions.