Atalaya Alaya Tierra Garnacha Tintorera Almansa DO

Almansa DO, Spain

Single-variety Garnacha Tintorera from the oldest vines (80–100 years) at 900m; Almansa's most concentrated expression. Deep ink-black; intense and structured with blackberry jam, liquorice, dark chocolate, and iron mineral. High natural alcohol (15%) balanced by altitude acidity. 16 months in French oak (40% new). Spain's most distinctive red grape variety expression.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Spanish tradition; Alaya Tierra's concentrated dark fruit and structure are perfect with the gelatinous richness of bull's tail
• main: Almansa's old-vine intensity needs game meat richness; wild boar stew with mushrooms provides the perfect density
• cheese: Garnacha Tintorera's concentrated dark fruit and tannin elevate aged Manchego; dark honey bridges the fruit depth