2022 Bodegas Marañones 30.000 Maravedíes

The 2022 Bodegas Marañones 30.000 Maravedíes is a vibrant, site-driven red from the rugged hills of the Sierra de Gredos in central Spain. Crafted primarily from old-vine Garnacha, it captures the region’s trademark balance of mountain freshness and Mediterranean warmth. Named after an ancient Spanish currency, this wine nods to the historic trade routes and long winemaking heritage that have shaped the Gredos landscape.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 30.000 Maravedíes shows a bright, translucent ruby hue with a delicate rim that hints at its finesse rather than power. The nose opens with pure red fruits—wild strawberry, raspberry, and red cherry—interwoven with floral notes of violets and rose petals. Subtle layers of dried herbs, white pepper, and crushed rock bring a distinctly mineral, mountain character. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and incredibly elegant, with silky tannins and a lively, almost saline acidity that keeps the red fruit feeling fresh and lifted. Flavors of tart cherry, red currant, and pomegranate are joined by hints of blood orange, rosemary, and a gentle, savory spice. The finish is long, refined, and subtly earthy, showcasing more finesse than extraction. While it drinks beautifully now for its vibrancy and aromatic clarity, it has the structure and acidity to evolve gracefully over the next 5–7 years, gaining complexity and integration.

Production
Bodegas Marañones farms vineyards in the Sierra de Gredos and Vinos de Madrid, where high-altitude sites, steep slopes, and decomposed granitic soils give Garnacha a uniquely fresh and mineral profile. The vines—many of them old bush vines—are typically cultivated organically or with low-intervention methods, with careful hand-harvesting to protect the delicate fruit and preserve natural acidity. In the cellar, the 30.000 Maravedíes is usually fermented with native yeasts, often with a proportion of whole clusters to enhance aromatic lift and structure, and then aged in concrete and large, neutral oak to avoid overt oak flavors and let the terroir shine. The result is a wine that is both expressive and transparent, showing the pure character of Garnacha from Gredos.

Food & Serving
The 2022 30.000 Maravedíes is wonderfully versatile at the table, pairing seamlessly with grilled lamb chops, roast pork, herb-crusted chicken, or dishes featuring chorizo and roasted vegetables. It also works beautifully with charcuterie, semi-hard cheeses, mushroom dishes, and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with herbs like thyme, rosemary, and oregano. Serve slightly cool, at around 14–16°C (57–61°F), to highlight its fresh fruit and floral notes. A short decant of 20–30 minutes can help the aromatics open up, especially in its youth, but it is approachable straight from the bottle with a bit of air in the glass.

Producer
Bodegas Marañones is one of the key names in the modern revival of the Sierra de Gredos and Vinos de Madrid region, bringing attention to the area’s old bush-vine Garnacha and distinctive mountain terroirs. Working with high-altitude, granitic vineyards, the estate has focused on expressing site-specific character through careful farming, low yields, and minimal intervention in the cellar. Over the past decade, Bodegas Marañones has earned a strong reputation among critics and enthusiasts for producing some of Spain’s most elegant and terroir-driven Garnachas, helping to redefine what the variety can achieve in cooler, elevated sites far from its more traditional, warmer strongholds.

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