Tierra Prometida 2023 Bruñal Red Wine – DO Arribes
Vintage
2023
Grape varieties
Bruñal, Garnacha
Alcohol content
13-14% vol% Vol.
Temperature
16-18°C
Volume
75cl
Region
Arribes
Wine type
Red
“A terroir-driven red from DO Arribes: indigenous Bruñal, spontaneous fermentation, and granite soils delivering finesse and vibrant freshness.”
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Nose
Red and dark fruit — ripe cherry, plum — with spice nuances and a distinctive stony, wet-granite minerality. Subtle floral lift and seamlessly integrated oak.
Palate
Full yet light-footed on the palate, with silky, well-resolved tannins and a refreshing streak of natural acidity. Whole-cluster freshness shines through with elegant mouthfeel and fine fruit depth.
Finish
Long, mineral finish with lingering fruit and clean spice. Vibrant and inviting, with impressive persistence for a wine of this approachable style.
Tierra Prometida 2023 Bruñal is a rare and compelling red wine from DO Arribes, a dramatically underrated wine region in western Spain carved by the deep gorges of the Duero river. This is a project born of friendship and shared vision: Antony Terryn, a French-born vineyard hunter with a singular eye for terroir, and José Manuel Beneitez, a forestry engineer turned winemaker, united by a mission to reveal the exceptional potential hidden in these ancient granite soils.
The wine is built around Bruñal, an indigenous variety unique to Arribes, harvested as whole clusters and guided through gentle maceration and spontaneous fermentation with zero compromise on naturalness. Alongside Juan García, Garnacha, and a touch of Syrah — the latter sought for its finesse rather than its weight, almost Pinot-like in its delicacy — the blend achieves a complexity that belies its approachable profile. Aged for 10 months in used French oak barrels, the wine integrates its wood seamlessly, allowing the granite-driven fruit character to take centre stage. Strict yield control of just three clusters per vine ensures depth and concentration without heaviness.
In the glass, this terroir-driven red opens with an expressive bouquet of red berries, dark plum, and subtle spice, with a distinctive stony minerality that speaks clearly of its high-altitude granite origins. On the palate, it's vibrant and structured, with silky tannins, a refreshing lift of natural acidity, and a mid-palate depth that rewards attention. The finish is long and mineral, with great persistence and definition.
Buy Tierra Prometida 2023 online for an authentic taste of one of Spain's most exciting emerging wine regions. A natural partner for roasted lamb, Iberian charcuterie, semi-cured cheeses, and hearty mushroom rice. This premium Spanish red wine is available with European delivery through Mercado 46 — a bottle that earns its place on any serious wine table.
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The Winery
Tierra Prometida is a remarkable wine project born from the collaboration between two passionate and complementary figures: Antony Terryn, founder of Dominio del Bendito in Toro in 2004 and an avid seeker of extraordinary vineyards, and José Manuel, a forestry engineer who in 2011 returned to university to complete a Master's degree in Oenology in La Rioja. Their meeting gave rise to a joint venture with El Hato y el Garabato, aimed at revealing the true potential of the Arribes Denominación de Origen, one of the most singular and authentic wine regions on the Iberian Peninsula. The estate is located in the upper part of the Duero canyon, at an altitude of 750 metres above sea level, on very poor granitic sandy soils with quartz inclusions. This demanding environment, combined with a climate slightly milder than that of the Castilian plateau, provides ideal conditions for producing wines of great character and expressiveness. Production is deliberately limited: a maximum of three bunches per vine is permitted, guaranteeing exceptional concentration and quality in every bottle. The leading varieties are the indigenous Bruñal and Juan García, complemented by Garnacha and small contributions of Syrah, a variety that adds freshness and an international touch. The harvest is entirely manual, with rigorous bunch selection carried out in the vineyard. After fermentation, the wines are aged for ten months in used French oak barrels of 225 and 500 litres, allowing a gradual evolution without masking the identity of the terroir. The philosophy of Tierra Prometida can be summed up as embracing tradition while remaining open to innovation: respecting the viticultural legacy of Arribes while incorporating external techniques and perspectives that enrich the final result. The wines stand out for their elegance, aromatic complexity, and a genuinely Atlantic-granitic character that sets them apart within the Spanish wine landscape.
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