PÁLPITO

GARNACHA 2022

LIMITED EDITION – 4.197 BOTTLES

A signature wine, 100% Garnacha, a variety as complex as it is delicate.

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Pálpito is a true reflection of the new direction of Bodegas Franco – Españolas. It is a tribute to effort, teamwork, curiosity and wisdom.

This wine is the result of many years of experience with the complicated and delicate Garnacha.

It was very hard work that is rewarded when you taste Pálpito and realise that this is such an extraordinarily elegant wine.

HONOURING ENDEAVOUR

Garnacha grapes from old vineyards situated on very poor soil deposited by glaciers.
A year of suffering for both vines and those responsible for them as a consequence of ever-changing weather conditions.
Vines that have struggled for decades to survive and cleave greatly to their roots 600 metres up in a stony, hostile terrain that is wildly rustic.

Garnacha grapes are known as both complex and delicate, so the difficulties inherent in growing them were already abundantly clear. Thus, there was already the feeling that something big was about to happen just when they were starting to come to fruition,

…and so it did.

Never before has the heart of our winemaker beaten so fast.

Ever-changing weather conditions

THE UNIQUE “COUPAGE” BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH

Winter- The year started with abundant rainfall and very low temperatures due to Storm Filomena, meaning there was significant water accumulation for the rest of the year.

Spring- High temperatures abounded during spring, although during the days from June 8 to 10 (i.e., flowering), there was notable rainfall, leading to irregular setting. A limited vintage was expected, due to this natural selection. A high quality product was predicted.

Summer-As a result of an extremely hot and dry summer the feeling from August was that the harvest was going to be early; however, September saw more rain, thus delaying the harvest.

Autumn- Then, in October, the stars aligned sensationally: no rain fell and there was a notable contrast between night-time and daytime temperatures, so the decision was taken to wait and the grapes ripened spectacularly. Harvesting took place on October 12, 2021.

100% Garnacha red wine, with grapes meticulously hand-selected cluster by cluster. After destemming, the win ferments in contact with the grape skins, which are gently stirred within 700-liter barrels using manual punch-downs.
Throughout the process, alcoholic fermentation occurs at an averag temperature of 22ºC. Once fermentation is complete, the wine remains in contact with the skins for an additional 7 days, carefully preserving and enhancing the grape’s fruity expression with daily punch-downs.
Following this initial stage, the wine is transferred to 50-liter French oak casks, where malolactic fermentation takes place. The wine then continues its aging process for 16 months in casks and barrels of 500 and 224 liters. This aging process achieves a perfect balance in the wine’s interaction with the oak, respecting the delicate red fruit character of these remarkable old vines. Its time in the casks imparts richness and volume on the palate while preserving the vibrant freshness on the nose that is characteristic of the Garnacha variety.

Alcoholic grade: 14,5% vol.

Appearance- Intense and bright ruby red.

Nose- Intense, with a surprising balance of red tart fruits, wild black fruits, and herbal notes of Mediterranean underbrush such as thyme and lavender, all complemented by a subtle hint of pencil lead in the background.

Mounth- Elegant and flavorful, with a delicate and long finish. It has a vertical conclusion, well-supported by its acidity and alcohol, which highlight the typicity of the Garnacha variety, leaving no one indifferent.

Pálpito is a refined and highly versatile wine, making it the perfect match for white meats, fresh and aromatic salads, and Asian cuisine such as tartar, where the fat of the marinated salmon or tuna pairs seamlessly with the delicate tannins of the Garnacha. It also complements spicy Mexican food (like a beef taco with cilantro and chilies), where the freshness of the fruit and the sweetness of the alcohol provide an excellent balance.

Recommended serving temperature: 18ºC.

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