At a glance

Producer

Envínate

Region

Vinos de Madrid, Spain

Grape variety

Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet)

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$35-$45

Tasting profile

Intense aromas of dark berries, spices, and earthy undertones with silky texture and vibrant red fruit.

Evolution: Fruit notes will develop secondary complexity, with more pronounced minerality and subtle oak integration.

At peak: Complex bouquet combining ripe dark fruit, spice, leather, and forest floor nuances with smooth tannins.

Structure

Acidity

Medium acidity providing liveliness

Tannins

Medium to medium-high, refined and balanced

Alcohol

14.0%-14.5%

Aging potential

7-10 years from vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2029

Optimal window

2023 to 2030

Current status

Ready to drink but will improve with short-term aging

Current condition

Fresh, vibrant with good structure and concentration

Envínate's Albahra is from a boutique producer in Vinos de Madrid focusing on old vine Garnacha Tintorera, a grape known for color and concentration. The 2021 vintage is well-structured from a good growing season, set for medium-term aging with nuanced evolving flavors developing steadily after a couple years in bottle.

Food pairing

Pairs excellently with grilled red meats, lamb stews, mushroom risotto, and aged Manchego or semi-hard cheeses.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — Allows tannins to soften and aromas to open up

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Envínate employs dry farming with low doses of organic compost, manual harvesting to reduce impact, uses natural yeasts; packaging uses recycled materials and glass weight reduction.

Envínate's focus on small scale, low-intervention farming with dry farming and natural yeast fermentation aligns with sustainable viticulture. While lacking formal organic/biodynamic certification, their practical measures, efficient packaging and local sourcing contribute to a notably sustainable profile, scoring 8/10.