Mountain Grit: Tierra Calma Cyster Garnacha 2020

Tasting Notes

Inky cherry with a faint bluish edge—visually striking, emotionally stirring. On the nose, red-plum fruit pushes through petals and just a hint of wood-shavings from aging. On the palate, it’s fresh yet creamy, layered with raspberry, cherry, and herbal lift. Long finish that’s both intense and elegant—balanced power, full-bodied finesse.

Meet the Winemaker

Tierra Calma honors the Cistercian monks—true grape pioneers in Madrid’s rugged Sierra de Gredos. Their Cyster blend draws from micro-plots of old bush vines (650–700 m elevation) planted in granite-sandy soils with both north and south exposures. Little oxygen, much authenticity.

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Garnacha

• Vintage: 2020

• Region: D.O. Vinos de Madrid (Sierra de Gredos)

• Aging: Fermented in stainless steel, followed by 3 months in French oak barrels.

• ABV: (not listed; typical range 13–14%)

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 14–16 °C—chill slightly to emphasize freshness

Critic Reviews & Consensus

• Guia Peñín (2020 vintage): “Overripe, balanced, spicy, tasty”

• Wine‑Searcher Style Tag: “Rich and Intense”—apropos for mountain Grenache

• Vivino Community: Flags it great with beef, lamb, pasta, and game

Food Pairings

• Rosette lamb or wild boar ragù

• Charcuterie with cured meats and olives

• Mushrooms in a tomato-herb ragù

• Grilled sausages or tapas with smoked paprika

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you want a red with altitude. This is not your easy-sipping Grenache—it's mountain-sonic: granular fruit, electric freshness, and a mineral edge. Elegant yet expressive, it’s the kind of wine that demands attention without dancing on the table.

Grab yourself a bottle of Tierra Calma Cyster Garnacha 2020—free shipping on cases or club deals included. Decant gently, sip boldly, and taste Spain’s high-altitude soul.