Cantalapiedra Viticultores Alto Las Cuestas 2018

This dry red wine made from the Garnacha grape variety comes from the V.T. Castilla y León region. It offers aromas of ripe raspberry and truffle, accompanied by a silky texture, fine tannins, and a balanced acidity on the palate.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Garnacha
• D.O. / Region: V.T. Castilla y León
• Winery: Cantalapiedra Viticultores
• Soil / Altitude: Siliceous sand and deep limestone
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: Used French oak barrels

The vineyard

The grapes originate from a singular vineyard planted in 1909 with ungrafted vines in La Seca. The vines grow on siliceous sandy soils with deep limestone layers, which provide freshness and a distinct mineral identity.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

The harvest is carried out manually, and the alcoholic fermentation takes place with whole clusters. The wine ages in used French oak barrels and is bottled without fining or filtration to preserve its natural complexity.

Why buy it

If you are looking for a unique, low-intervention red wine for your collection, this cellaring wine is an excellent choice. Its artisanal profile faithfully reflects the character of old Castilian vineyards. You can buy Cantalapiedra Viticultores Alto Las Cuestas 2018 online directly from our shop to enjoy a historic Garnacha.