2022 Bernabeleva Navaherreros

Bernabeleva’s 2022 Camino de Navaherreros is produced from vineyards located just outside Madrid—in the hills of San Martín de Valdeiglesias and the surrounding mountainous regions northwest of the city. The estate’s vineyards benefit from high-altitude conditions and thin, infertile sandy soils derived from decomposed granite, a terroir that reflects the area’s ancient Celtic roots. Predominantly planted with Garnacha (Grenache) from some vineyards dating back 80 years, the wine also incorporates approximately 10% Tempranillo, with other varietals such as Albillo and Moscatel de Grano Menudo vinified separately. The grapes are hand harvested at an early stage in a warm summer to help maintain moderate alcohol levels. Fermentation and aging take place in large neutral wood vessels, and detailed production metrics include an alcohol content of 14%, a pH of 3.37, and 5.31 grams per liter of acidity—all indicative of the estate’s precise, minimally interventionist winemaking approach.