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BGA0523RW
Las Mesas Tinto
2023
Tierra de Castilla
Certified Organic
Low Sulphur
Vegan

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Castilla La Mancha , to the South West of Madrid in the very heart of Spain, has traditionally been known for producing vast quantities of table wine about half of all Spanish grapes are grown here. Whilst most vineyards lie at 500 700 m on sandy, calcareous and clayey soils , only grape that can withstand the extreme temperature (40ºC to 12ºC) and dry conditions thrive here; for whites this is principally Airen and for reds many of the usual dark skinned varietals. The region itself has 9 DO’s which, since the 80’s, have really taken advantage of new technology to greatly improve the quality and freshness of the wines.

Founded in 2006, Bodegas Gardel is a family-run winery in Las Mesas (Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha). After generations of growing grapes for local co-operatives, their goal is to produce wines from the highest quality grapes. By selecting the best plots, they create pure, fresh, fruit-driven wines with clean winemaking practices. The Tempranillo and Verdejo vines for Las Mesas wines, planted in the 1980s and 1990s, have been organic since the start, with no chemical fertilisers or pesticides. Organic viticulture is central to their philosophy, and their vineyards have been certified organic from day one. The 14th-century windmill on the label is important to both the winery and the people of Cuenca. It’s believed to have inspired Cervantes in Don Quixote and symbolises regional tradition and self-sufficiency. Our design modernises this imagery, honouring the last remaining 600-year-old windmill in Las Mesas. We’ve refreshed the label with a new design, and each vintage will feature a different windmill illustration.

Tasting note: Ruby red in the glass. On the nose it is mostly red fruits. Aromatic rasperry and black cherry with some bramble and forest fruits aswell. On the palate it is quite smooth, with a mix of red and black fruits, some smoke and cedar spice from the Tempranillo. Surprisingly smooth and long finish.
Winemaking Detail: Organic from start to finish. Preventative care taken to limit the use of sulphur. Always harvested at night to retain freshness and keep things as cool as possible. When the grapes to the winery, they are delicately cleaned and separating from the stems and stalks. Once everything is clean, they ferment in stainless steel tanks with temperature control for 15-20 days. They carry out fermentation separately depending on the plot it is collected from.
Features Raspberry Plum Smoke Juicy Dry

Features Dry, Juicy, Plum, Raspberry, Ripe, Smoke,
Tasting note Ruby red in the glass. On the nose it is mostly red fruits. Aromatic rasperry and black cherry with some bramble and forest fruits aswell. On the palate it is quite smooth, with a mix of red and black fruits, some smoke and cedar spice from the Tempranillo. Surprisingly smooth and long finish.
Drink with
Roast lamb, Sausages, Steak,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Tierra de Castilla
Producer Bodegas Gardel
Wine Name Las Mesas Tinto
Colour Red
Style Dry & Classic
Vintage 2023
Main Grape Tempranillo
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure screwtop
A.B.V. 0.14
Production 100000
Aging Bottled young after minimal SST
Soil Rocky topsoil; clay
Time to drink Now - 2026
Winemaking Detail Organic from start to finish. Preventative care taken to limit the use of sulphur. Always harvested at night to retain freshness and keep things as cool as possible. When the grapes to the winery, they are delicately cleaned and separating from the stems and stalks. Once everything is clean, they ferment in stainless steel tanks with temperature control for 15-20 days. They carry out fermentation separately depending on the plot it is collected from.

BGA0523RW
Bodegas Gardel
Las Mesas Tinto
2023
Tierra de Castilla
Certified Organic
Low Sulphur
Vegan

Castilla La Mancha , to the South West of Madrid in the very heart of Spain, has traditionally been known for producing vast quantities of table wine about half of all Spanish grapes are grown here. Whilst most vineyards lie at 500 700 m on sandy, calcareous and clayey soils , only grape that can withstand the extreme temperature (40ºC to 12ºC) and dry conditions thrive here; for whites this is principally Airen and for reds many of the usual dark skinned varietals. The region itself has 9 DO’s which, since the 80’s, have really taken advantage of new technology to greatly improve the quality and freshness of the wines.

Founded in 2006, Bodegas Gardel is a family-run winery in Las Mesas (Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha). After generations of growing grapes for local co-operatives, their goal is to produce wines from the highest quality grapes. By selecting the best plots, they create pure, fresh, fruit-driven wines with clean winemaking practices. The Tempranillo and Verdejo vines for Las Mesas wines, planted in the 1980s and 1990s, have been organic since the start, with no chemical fertilisers or pesticides. Organic viticulture is central to their philosophy, and their vineyards have been certified organic from day one. The 14th-century windmill on the label is important to both the winery and the people of Cuenca. It’s believed to have inspired Cervantes in Don Quixote and symbolises regional tradition and self-sufficiency. Our design modernises this imagery, honouring the last remaining 600-year-old windmill in Las Mesas. We’ve refreshed the label with a new design, and each vintage will feature a different windmill illustration.

Tasting note: Ruby red in the glass. On the nose it is mostly red fruits. Aromatic rasperry and black cherry with some bramble and forest fruits aswell. On the palate it is quite smooth, with a mix of red and black fruits, some smoke and cedar spice from the Tempranillo. Surprisingly smooth and long finish.
Winemaking Detail: Organic from start to finish. Preventative care taken to limit the use of sulphur. Always harvested at night to retain freshness and keep things as cool as possible. When the grapes to the winery, they are delicately cleaned and separating from the stems and stalks. Once everything is clean, they ferment in stainless steel tanks with temperature control for 15-20 days. They carry out fermentation separately depending on the plot it is collected from.
Features Raspberry Plum Smoke Juicy Dry

Features Dry, Juicy, Plum, Raspberry, Ripe, Smoke,
Tasting note Ruby red in the glass. On the nose it is mostly red fruits. Aromatic rasperry and black cherry with some bramble and forest fruits aswell. On the palate it is quite smooth, with a mix of red and black fruits, some smoke and cedar spice from the Tempranillo. Surprisingly smooth and long finish.
Drink with
Roast lamb, Sausages, Steak,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Tierra de Castilla
Producer Bodegas Gardel
Wine Name Las Mesas Tinto
Style Dry & Classic
Vintage 2023
Main Grape Tempranillo
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure screwtop
A.B.V. 0.14
Production 100000
Aging Bottled young after minimal SST
Soil Rocky topsoil; clay
Time to drink Now - 2026
Winemaking Detail Organic from start to finish. Preventative care taken to limit the use of sulphur. Always harvested at night to retain freshness and keep things as cool as possible. When the grapes to the winery, they are delicately cleaned and separating from the stems and stalks. Once everything is clean, they ferment in stainless steel tanks with temperature control for 15-20 days. They carry out fermentation separately depending on the plot it is collected from.