GRAPE: Garnacha

APPELLATION: Rioja DOCa

VINIFICATION: «La Ínsula» is a tiny little spot planted with Garnacha before the Phylloxera attack of the end of the 19th Century . The harvest was done by hand in small crates to accomplish a total 700 kgs. Fermentation took place in a small stainless steel tank. After fermentation, the wine was racked into a 500L. oak barrel, where malolactic fermantion developed spontaneously. In total, the wine rested in oak for 14 months.

TASTING NOTES: On the nose it is clean floral and very expressive of the variety On the palate it has a medium body easy palate good balance, very fine tannins and a long finish

FOOD PAIRING: Cured meats. long slow cooked roasts of pork or lamb.

PRODUCER:

Miguel Merino is a small, family-owned winery located in Briones, in the heart of Spain’s Rioja region. Founded in 1994, it combines traditional winemaking techniques with modern practices to produce high-quality, limited-edition wines. The winery focuses on Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano varieties, sourcing grapes from old vines in some of the best vineyard sites in Rioja. Known for its handcrafted approach and meticulous attention to detail, Miguel Merino has gained international recognition for creating elegant, expressive wines that showcase the terroir of the region.