SILVESTRIS 2017 - GRATAVINUM

We will tell you 3 things about Silvestris 2017 GrataVinum and you will understand the reason why it's Spain's diamond.

First off all, it has been on Decanter's list with the best 30 natural wines in the world. More specifically, 3 Decanter specialists tested blindly, natural wines from all over the world, and Silvestris unonimously got in the top 30 list.

Secondly, Andrew Jefford, in the same blind tasting, ranked Silvestris 3rd, giving it the astronomical for a natural wine score of 94 points!

Thirdly, it has a unique concentration and purity of fruit while being elegant and balanced. The blend consists of Carignan (85%) - Syrah (15%), which ferments spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Then the 60% matures for 6 months in new, French, oak barrels of 400 liters, while 40% matures in clay amphorae of 380 liters.

If this is not enough for you, a test will surely convince you!

It has deep purple color.

The dense black fruit like cherry, blueberry and plum, dominates the nose. The barrel comes in perfect balance, giving notes of cinnamon, vanilla and butter. Earthly mushroom notes and forest floor add complexity to the bouquet.

On the palate it has medium body, crisp acidity and robust tannins. Sour cherry, blueberry, vanilla, black pepper, honey, cinnamon, cocoa and black tea make up a rich set. Aftertaste that remains for long in the mouth.