Barrera de Sol
The expression of the Gredos hillsides. Fresh red fruits with round notes of undergrowth, rockrose, and lavender. Driven by the mineral leave of poor, shallow, granitic sandy soils. Long finish with firm structure.
| Producer | Rico & Nuevo |
| Region | Sierra de Gredos |
| Appellation | D.O. Vinos de Madrid · Gredos · Burgohondo (Alto Alberche) |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape variety | Garnacha Tinta |
| Type | Red |
| Soil | Sandy, decaying granite |
| Vineyard altitude | 1,000 m |
| Orientation | South-east facing |
| Farming | Certified organic |
| Vinification | Fermentation in INOX tanks, with 25% whole cluster. Mixed ageing of 20 months in French oak barrels of 500 L and eggs of 1,125 L. Natural cold stabilisation. Not clarified or filtered. |
| Oak ageing | French oak 500 L + concrete eggs 1,125 L, 20 mo (25% whole cluster) |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Body | Medium-full |
| Acidity | Medium |
| Serving temperature | 16–18°C |
| Cellaring potential | 4–8 yrs |
| Production | 4,467 bottles |
In the glass.
Warm winter causing very early budding. Very wet spring, with great vigour. Mild summer led to a long harvest. A fresh vintage of excellent quality.
At the table.
Tested at our own service. Works particularly well with beef · lamb · game · cheese.
Open 30 minutes before service. Decant for younger vintages. Avoid over-chilling — serve closer to the warmer end of the recommended range when paired with richer dishes.
Rico & Nuevo
We don’t follow trends. Biodynamic practices, natural cover crops, and ancestral methods are not part of a marketing story — it’s simply how they understand the vineyard and life itself.
