This wine is part of what we would label a new generation of Garnacha from this part of Spain.  Stylistically, Garnacha from Aragon (when not made by large co-ops) has had amazing potential but often was styled into thick, jammy, and a bit overbearing wines.  The "El Nacido" is the opposite.  It's simply gorgeous, with plum and cherry flavors on the nose, then plum and tobacco on the palate, with piny or minty undertones that support and ground the fresh fruit.  The wine is a blend of 65% Grenache and 35% white grapes, which gives it an appealing levity.   60% stainless steel and 40% large french oak foudres give it the perfect balance between fresh and elegant.

Wine made with love by the team at Bodegas Breca, near Munebreca in Spain's Calataytud region, in the hear of Aragon.  In this part of Aragon the vineyards sits high above the high plateau on hillsides streaked with solid slate and schist.  The vines are old and gnarled, producing a few gorgeous clusters of fruit. The wine is fermented in open top fermenters with gentle macerations and pumpovers without much agitation.  The result is a wine full of bright red fruit, concentration of flavors, yet drinkable levity that we love.  This and newer vintages of Breca drink very well.  Not as thick and fruity as previous appearances, full of freshness and terroir.  An absolute steal at this price.