“Essential vineyard” of pure harmony
Our large Garnacha estate, located at the foot of Yerga mountain, brings together the essence of history and the future. We come from a family and collective bond developed in the high vineyards of eastern Rioja. We are moving towards the balance of viticulture rooted in the environment, towards contained production, towards the clearest expression of the virtues and desires of our precious Mediterranean grape. In short, we are heading towards the right and precise emotion that beats at La Montesa and which, from this 2020 vintage, is explained on its label with the title Viñedo Esencia (Vineyard of Essence).
Confirmation of restraint: the last of the great milestones of La Montesa reaffirms a clear vision: the great Garnacha with a transcendent vocation only reaches its best expression when production is restrained and coherent with its geological, climatic and landscape universe.
To get the most exciting profile, returns should be limited.
Up to 4 kg per hectare, but never more.
The agronomic and natural limits make it possible to maintain the firmest, fullest and most bloated definition. This is how, content and thrifty, we announced that this would be our production of Yerga Garnacha. Less to give more: one year after beginning this stage of conscious limitation, reality sends us a message of affirmation and reason.
The most complex year: We will remember the 2020 vintage for many vicissitudes, but above all for the disproportionate effort in the vineyard. The unusual attack of mildew, born from a combination of spring rains and mild temperatures, required extraordinary attention. Through dedication and many hours spent in the vineyards, cleaning and stripping leaves, we emerged victorious. The wind, with its dry and impetuous gusts, contributed to the effort and we finally reached the harvest with a decent yield and grapes in wonderful condition.
The most complex vintage was worth fighting for.
Irresistible character: The early and rapid harvest brought integrity and beauty to the cellar. Very quickly we saw the material and flavorful brilliance of Grenache, a pure radiance of impulse and harmony that manifested itself in vehement pigmentation, a nimble and energetic feel.
La Montesa 2020, fluid, dense, beautiful and exultant. Like a basket of fruit
and a pleasant fruit basket. A wine with radiant character, luminosity and texture, firmness and full complexion. Desire and confirmation of a charm born from a commitment: to accompany nature in its specific request for essential harmony.