2022 'Cepa Por Cepa' Garnacha
In 1990, 8 families came together to unite their precious vineyards throughout the stunning Valdizarbe (valley of the stars), fiercely backing their wine-making roots in one of Spain’s finest, coolest viticultural corners. The brilliant Concha Vecino was entrusted with this project from the beginning and still carries out her work to this day, crafting a beautiful range of elegant wines that deliver immense quality for the minimal price tag (perhaps the greatest in all of Spain). Their land...Read More...
In 1990, 8 families came together to unite their precious vineyards throughout the stunning Valdizarbe (valley of the stars), fiercely backing their wine-making roots in one of Spain’s finest, coolest viticultural corners. The brilliant Concha Vecino was entrusted with this project from the beginning and still carries out her work to this day, crafting a beautiful range of elegant wines that deliver immense quality for the minimal price tag (perhaps the greatest in all of Spain).
Their land is devoid of other industry (to the point that no roads criss cross the valley) with just a canal, sheep, olive groves, gnarly vines and woods making up the landscape. Climatic influences include the trifecta of the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and the looming Pyrenees, with cool winds keeping heat down and disease at bay. Hats off to Nekeas, theirs is a brilliant and understated project.
Cepa X Cepa is a cooler climate Garnacha influenced by altitude (500m) and the prevailing ‘poniente’ wind that sweeps down from the Atlantic. It is a glossy and high-toned wine with fresh cherry and rhubarb aromas. Breathy, bright and beguiling. Don't settle for any old Grenache, this is an incredible wine. - La Carta, Importer.