Viñas del Vero La Miranda de Secastilla Garnacha Tinto

Old Garnacha vines, barren mountain sites in Somontano — La Miranda de Secastilla shows what this grape variety can achieve in the Aragonese highlands: depth, spice, and an unmistakable independence.

Viñas del Vero is one of the defining wineries of the D.O. Somontano in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The Bodega Secastilla, from which this wine originates, is a member of the Grandes Pagos de España — an association dedicated to the preservation of autochthonous grape varieties and individual vineyard sites. The vines in the Guardia Miranda vineyard are old, deeply rooted, and yield low quantities with concentrated fruit potential.

In the glass, the wine appears with a dark ruby red. The nose brings ripe blackberry, pomegranate, and a hint of lavender — typical for Garnacha from cool high altitudes. On the palate, it feels velvety, with a medium body, soft tannins, and an invigorating spice on the finish that is reminiscent of red pepper and dry herbs.

• Food: Lamb chops with rosemary, roasted bell peppers, aged Manchego
• Temperature: 16–18 °C