$158.50
95% Garnacha, 5% Cariñena – young vines in Villafranca de Duero
100% whole bunch – 18 months in 600L French oak
The 2023 Campanella is crafted from very young Garnacha vines with a touch of Cariñena, sourced from a vineyard in Villafranca de Duero. The fruit was harvested late—on October 23rd—reaching extreme ripeness (15%) while still maintaining a remarkably balanced pH. Fermentation took place with 100% whole clusters in a large oak vat, using native yeasts and gentle, regular pigéage. The wine then matured for 18 months in a used 600-liter French oak barrel.
The aromas are immediately expressive: bright, floral and delicately intoxicating, layered with wild herbs, orange peel, grenadine, and a faint bitter edge on the finish. The palate is juicy yet structured, with abundant tannins and a vibrant, energetic character. With time in the glass, it develops notes of menthol and honey, offering a subtle nod to Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
This late-harvest style emerged accidentally in 2023 but impressed enough that Manuel plans to repeat it in future vintages. In this first year he purchased the grapes; by 2024 he had acquired the vineyard itself. Production is expected to increase over time (with a goal of around 5,000 bottles), though only 800 bottles were made in 2023. The wine was bottled in April 2025.
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Robert Parker
The 2023 Campanella was produced with Garnacha and a little bit of Cariñena from a very young vineyard in the village of Villafranca de Duero. It has very expressive aromas that are bright, floral and intoxicating, with tons of aromatic herbs, notes of orange peel and grenadine and a bitter twist in the finish. The grapes were harvested on October 23 with extreme ripeness (15%) but keeping a very good pH. It fermented with 100% full clusters and matured in a used 600-liter barrel. It has a juicy palate and abundant tannins. It develops a note of menthol and honey with time in the glass, giving it a little Châteauneuf whi!. The late harvest was basically an accident, but he’s going to replicate it in future vintages. This first year, he purchased the grapes, and in 2024, he purchased the vineyard. The vineyard is larger, and after this experience, he will make more of this wine in the future (hoping to make 5,000 bottles). In 2023, he only produced 800 bottles. It was bottled in April 2025. 94 points