El Escocés Volante, La Multa, Old Vine Grenache

Wine Type: Red

Grape(s): 100% Garnacha (Grenache)

Country: Spain

Region: D.O. Calatayud

Organic: Yes

Vegan: Yes

ABV: 13.5%

Tasting Notes: A pure, vibrant and spicy red from low-yielding Garnacha vines. Grown in the heart of the central Sistema Ibérico, high and rugged mountain chains that are home to some of the best vineyards in the world. Pronounced raspberry, cherry and prune flavours with complex earthy notes of spice and leather. Full bodied, with fine grained tannins and a long, smooth finish.

Winemaking: El Escocés Volante (The Flying Scotsman) is the winery run by Norrel Robertson MW, who touched down with his family in Spain in 2003 and released his first wine in 2004 (Manga del Brujo). Norrel has been making wine in Spain for over 14 years and is currently one of three Master of Wines living in Spain. He was born and raised in Scotland. Norrel works hand in hand with local growers in Calatayud to source old vine blocks of exceptional quality to make wines with real character.