Gomez Cruzado Pancrudo 2020

Gomez Cruzado Pancrudo 2020

 

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Gomez Cruzado
Pancrudo 2020
  • Vintage : 2020
  • Country : Spain
  • Region : Rioja
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  • Type : Red
  • Style : Deep Full Bodied
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 14,35°
  • Grappes : 100% Grenache

This modern and elegant Garnacha highlights the potential of high-altitude vineyards in Rioja, delivering a wine of precision, depth, and silky texture.

Experts Score Vintage
RP Robert Parker 95 2020
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Region and Vineyards

Pancrudo is crafted from Rioja Alta, specifically from the village of Badarán, a high-altitude area at 650 meters above sea level. Here, the Garnacha vines are over 80 years old, thriving in ferrous clay soils that impart minerality and structure to the wine. The north-facing slopes in Badarán contribute to a cooler microclimate, which slows grape ripening and enhances aromatic complexity while preserving natural acidity.

This region of Rioja Alta is renowned for its unique terroir, where the combination of ancient vines and sustainable viticulture practices reflects a commitment to revitalizing Garnacha’s heritage in Rioja. Gómez Cruzado’s focus on these old vineyards highlights their potential to produce wines with remarkable purity and finesse.

Winemaking

The Garnacha grapes are harvested by hand to ensure the selection of only the finest fruit. Fermentation takes place using natural yeasts in small tanks, with the inclusion of whole clusters and gentle pigeage to achieve a delicate extraction of tannins and color.

The wine undergoes ageing for 12 months in a combination of 65% French oak foudres and 35% concrete eggs. This method balances oxygenation and purity, allowing the Garnacha’s bright fruit and natural minerality to shine without excessive influence from oak. The result is a fresh, expressive, and textured wine.

Tasting Notes

  • Color: Bright ruby red with purple highlights.
  • Aroma: Aromas of fresh red berries such as cherry and raspberry, intertwined with floral hints of violets, subtle spice, and earthy undertones.
  • Palate: Medium-bodied with silky tannins and vibrant acidity. Flavors of juicy pomegranate, cranberry, and mineral notes lead to a refreshing, elegant finish.

Did you know?

Pancrudo is a tribute to Rioja’s historic Garnacha vineyards, which for decades were overshadowed by Tempranillo. Gómez Cruzado has made Garnacha a cornerstone of its winemaking philosophy, using high-altitude, old-vine plots to reveal its potential for creating nuanced, terroir-driven wines.

Wine Pairing Ideas

  • Grilled lamb chops with rosemary: The wine’s fruitiness and acidity complement the savory, herbal flavors of lamb.
  • Vegetable ratatouille: The earthy and sweet notes of roasted vegetables pair well with the wine’s freshness and minerality.
  • Paella with chicken and chorizo: The wine’s acidity and red fruit notes balance the smoky, savory flavors of this classic Spanish dish.
  • Aged Manchego cheese: The nutty and creamy texture of Manchego enhances the wine’s silky texture and bright fruit.

Robert Parker (RP) : 95 Points (2020)
The 2020 Pancrudo shows more balanced and approachable than the 2019, with more elegant tannins, fresher fruit and a little less alcohol (this is 14%). It's pure Garnacha from Badarán and is named after the Pancrudo mountain where the Cárdenas River is born, a zone that in the past was devoted to "clarete" wines (rosé mixing red and white grapes). It feels a bit closed and shy with fennel notes of freshness (but it is a ripe year too) and a medium-bodied palate with fine tannins and some austerity. It should develop nicely in bottle. 9,500 bottles were filled in May 2022.

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