2022 Bodegas Marañones Peña Caballera Garnacha

The history of Bodegas Marañones and the vineyards

Bodegas Marañones is located in San Martín de Valdeiglesias, in the southwest of the Madrid region, at the foot of the Sierra de Gredos. Here the estate cultivates around 25 hectares of vineyards organically and biodynamically, with special attention to native grape varieties. Since 2021, the winery has been part of Pago de Carraovejas, known from Ribera del Duero. Under the leadership of the young winemaker Javier Blanco, the wines are vinified with more precision and terroir expression than ever before.

Marañones works with low yields, old vines and traditional methods, focusing on pure, understated wines that remain true to the character of their origin.

The climate and terroir of Peña Caballera

Peña Caballera is a single-vineyard wine, coming from a 1.5 hectare plot at 850 meters altitude. The vineyard is located on a north-eastern slope with a subsoil of pure granite and white sand. This orientation ensures slow ripening and preservation of freshness in the fruit.

The climate is continental with Mediterranean influences. The days are warm, the nights cool. The vineyard is surrounded by fig trees, cork oaks and blackberry bushes, which contributes to biodiversity and balance in the soil. The grapes are harvested by hand and selected with the utmost care.

Grapes, harvest and vinification of Peña Caballera 2022

The wine is made from 100% Garnacha from very old vines. The 2022 harvest started early, on September 5, and was carried out entirely by hand. The bunches were left intact (whole bunch), including the stalks, and placed in a 2,100-liter concrete tank for spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts.

After a gentle, slow fermentation, the wine matured for 15 months on the fine lees in a single large 1,500 litre French oak barrel. No clarification, no filtration – only minimal intervention to maximise the character of the plot.

Color, smell and taste of the wine

Peña Caballera 2022 is an elegant and precise expression of Garnacha on granite. The color is bright ruby red. On the nose, floral notes such as lavender and violets dominate, supported by red berries, soft herbs and a subtle minerality.

In the mouth the wine is fresh, with fine tannins, an elegant texture and a long, layered finish. The granite soil gives structure and tension, while the altitude and coolness provide liveliness and refinement. The wine shows itself slim, powerful and transparent - no wonder that this wine is seen as the Burgundy from Gredos

A challenging but successful harvest year 2022

2022 was a warm and dry year in Gredos, with early flowering and compact ripening. Thanks to the altitude of Peña Caballera and the cool nights, the grapes were able to ripen slowly and evenly. This resulted in healthy bunches with high aromatic expression and preservation of acidity.

The vintage shows the potential of this special vineyard, even under extreme climatic conditions. It is a wine that shows how precision in vineyard and cellar can lead to refinement and depth, without excess.

Why choose Peña Caballera 2022?

Peña Caballera 2022 is one of the most refined expressions of Garnacha from Gredos. This wine is ideal for those looking for:

• Single-vineyard character from a high-altitude granite vineyard

• Floral and mineral refinement with natural freshness

• Artisanal vinification with minimal intervention

• Gastronomic usability and storage capacity

A wine that excels in finesse and balance both solo and at the table.

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Wine and food combinations

• Duck breast with lavender honey and thyme
  The floral wine aromas enhance the spicy and sweet element in this dish.

• Truffle risotto with Parmesan cheese
  The mineral and earthy notes of the wine match perfectly with the creamy texture of the risotto.

• Roast leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic jus
  The elegant tannins support the fat of the lamb without being overpowering.

• Eggplant with tahini and pomegranate seeds
  A balanced dish in which acids, spiciness and fruit come together with the refinement of the wine.

• Beetroot, goat cheese and orange zest salad
  The fresh, floral character of the wine contrasts beautifully with the earthy and creamy nature of the dish.

• Dark chocolate with roasted almonds and sea salt
  The wine offers tension and finesse alongside the deep flavours of chocolate and nuts.