2023 Mimetic Calatayud Garnacha, Gallina de Piel

• Style: Vibrant, mineral-edged, high-altitude Garnacha
• Taste: Black plum, blueberry, thyme, menthol, bright acidity
• Food: BBQ & grilled dishes, stews & braises, roast dinners, beef & steak, game & venison
• Occasion: Weeknight dinners, Sunday lunch
• Serve: 14% ABV, serve cool, pairs with roasted duck, grilled lamb, aged cheese

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Black plum and blueberry leap from the glass, met by whispers of thyme and menthol. The palate brims with vivid acidity and supple structure—juicy rather than heavy, with enough tannic grip to anchor without muscle-flexing. At 14% alcohol, this old-vine Garnacha sits comfortably between power and restraint, its brightness drawn from 750 to 1,000 metres elevation where cool nights and diurnal temperature swings preserve mineral, textural quality.

The Winery — Gallina de Piel

David Seijas, former head sommelier at three-Michelin-starred El Bulli, founded this winemaking venture to craft food-friendly reds from Spain's gastronomic northern regions. He sources old vineyards in Catalonia, Aragon, and Galicia—more recently venturing into Tenerife's volcanic soils—working closely with growers who share his commitment to balance and sense of place. The 2023 vintage benefited from a dry spring followed by May and early summer rains; old goblet-pruned bushes (35 to 80 years) naturally restrict yields and concentrate fruit. Cold maceration and concrete-tank fermentation with indigenous yeasts preserved mineral character, then six months on fine lees with periodic stirring built supple mouthfeel without heaviness.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine that prioritises food harmony: acidity and tannin cut through richness, making it instinctive with roasted duck, grilled lamb, braised beef, or aged Manchego. Weeknight suppers and Sunday lunches alike call for bottles like this—a perfect argument for why Garnacha deserves a place on every serious drinker's table. Browse our full Spain selection, explore more from Calatayud, or dive into our Grenache & Garnacha range. Certified vegan, vegetarian, and organic.