Vina Elena, Bruma del Estrecho de Marin, Paraje Marin, DO Jumilla, Spain, 2023

Producer Profile

A deeply personal project from Elena Pacheco and Isio Ramos, encapsulating the very different reflections of terroir on their much loved Monastrell grape.

Each wine, all DO Jumilla but from different old vine plots, express startling individuality based on their microclimate, soil, location and age of the vines. Sites across two locations, Marín and Las Encebras, three specific plots, Mandiles, Vereda, Particiones, and one estate, Casa Quemada.

Viticulture

Hand harvested in September from 15 to 35 year old dry-farmed bush vines planted at a low density of 1,400 to 1,600 vines per ha and situated on limestone soils located on both sides of the Marin valley situated at about 380 metres above sea level in the southern subzone of the D.O.P Jumilla.

Winemaking

Fermented using natural yeasts in stainless steel vat at a temperature controlled to 24-26°C. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in concrete tank for 7 months.

Oak Ageing

No oak ageing

Tasting Note

Medium intensity, ruby coloured with a delicate nose of fresh red berries and slight mineral hints. On the palate, this vintage is more delicate and fragrant than previous ones. Paraje Marín 2023 is fruit-forward, medium-bodied, balanced with its characteristic chalky finish. A wine that is in the fresh side of the Monastrell world.

Food Matching

A great wine for tapas, sushi, grilled salmon, baked cod with tomato sauce, risotto, Arroz y conejo and white meats. Also, excellent wine to pair with Thai, Cantonese and Italian cuisine.

Awards

Tim Atkin Special Report 2024 - 90 Points
13% Monastrell from a single vineyard in Jumilla’s driest sub-zone, this is a jammy and ripe red wine with lots of varietal character. Bright strawberry fruit dominates while supple tannins make for a deliciously approachable wine which is light on its feet. It’s also great value! 2024 – 2026. 90 Points, TA, August 2024.