Wine of the week

A very fine Garnacha from Viña Zorzal in Navarra that has freshness, precision and finesse.

Malayeto 2021 (Viña Zorzal Wines)

D.O. Navarra

Variety: 100% Garnacha

ABV: 14%

€16.50 from Bodeboca

£14.95 from The Wine Society

Most people with an eye on the Spanish wine scene know that the Zorzal guys are one of the best value wineries in Spain. The results they achieve with their entry level Garnacha are phenomenal, and quite possibly perfect… there I said it! The Malayeto though is a couple of steps up, so I was keen to give it a whirl!

On the nose this has a lovely strawberry, redcurrant vibe with a touch of white pepper. There’s a slight meatiness too. Very attractive.

In the mouth, straight away there’s precision. Joyful fruit too and acidity keeping it fresh. And those red berries come through again. It’s quite a serious wine, but a little sweetness reminds you that it’s super drinkable and fun. I found it well balanced, refreshing and with a long finish. If you are lighting the BBQ early, this will do the trick and keep you interested!

Malayeto has finesse and is a pretty classy wine. At this price point, it’s a steal.