The 2016 Quinta da Muradella Monterrei Gorvia Tinto is a profound and beautifully complex red from Fernando González, one of Spain’s most revered terroir-focused winemakers. Sourced from the tiny Gorvia vineyard in Monterrei and crafted from a field blend of native varieties including Mencía, Bastardo, Caiño and Alicante Bouschet, the wine captures extraordinary mineral precision, savoury depth and ageing potential. The nose reveals black cherry, wild plum and redcurrant layered alongside violet, graphite, dried herbs and smoky earthy notes, giving the wine remarkable intensity and elegance.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with finely structured tannins, vibrant natural acidity and beautifully concentrated dark berry fruit. Layers of cherry, blackberry and savoury spice are balanced by granite-driven minerality and subtle herbal complexity, finishing exceptionally long, poised and deeply detailed with outstanding tension and finesse.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2016 Quinta da Muradella Monterrei Gorvia Tinto is a world-class Galician red - savoury, mineral and incredibly refined with outstanding complexity and longevity. Perfect with roast lamb, game dishes, mushroom risotto, chargrilled meats or aged hard cheeses. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar gracefully through 2045+.
