At a glance

Producer

Familia Nin-Ortiz

Region

Empordà, Catalonia, Spain

Grape variety

Garnatxa (Grenache)

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Bone Dry

Typical price

$30-$45

Tasting profile

Red cherry, wild herbs, dried flowers, slight earthiness from amphora aging, with subtle spice and mineral notes.

Evolution: Will develop more complex tertiary notes like leather, forest floor, and truffle as tannins soften over time.

At peak: Complex balance of fresh fruit and earthy depth with refined texture and length.

Structure

Acidity

Medium to medium-high, providing freshness and balance

Tannins

Medium, fine-grained and slightly rustic typical of Garnatxa grown in clay-limestone soils with amphora ageing

Alcohol

14.0% ABV

Aging potential

10+ years with appropriate cellaring

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2026 to 2030

Optimal window

2024 to 2030

Current status

Approaching early maturity

Current condition

Youthful with good freshness and emerging complexity

Due to the phenolic structure of Garnatxa and the clay-limestone soils combined with amphora maturation, the wine requires several years to soften tannins and integrate flavors fully. The 2021 vintage in Empordà showed good ripeness and acidity, supporting extended aging.

Food pairing

Pairs well with grilled lamb, roasted pork, mushroom risottos, aged cheeses, and earthy vegetable dishes.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — To allow aeration softening the tannins and to reveal complex aromatics from amphora aging.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Use of organic viticulture without synthetic pesticides; manual harvesting; amphora aging reduces oak usage; lightweight bottles to reduce packaging impact

Familia Nin-Ortiz follows organic farming protocols emphasizing biodiversity and soil health. Their amphora aging minimizes new oak barrels, reducing environmental impact. Localized production with manual labor and reduced chemical inputs enhances sustainability. Packaging uses lighter glass, though international export increases carbon footprint somewhat.