Goru 38 Barrels | Jumilla, Spain

£23.30

This wine is as outstanding as the label and has a limited production and availability. 

Selected at peak ripeness, Monastrell, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes have 20-30 days maceration with skin contact at a controlled 28C; followed by ageing for 10 months in French and American oak.

Ego Bodegas, now a decade old, is a boutique winery driven by three concepts – Ego, Talento, Infinito – which are: Ego, the concept of the self; Talento, the capacity for the performance or execution of an occupation; Infinito, the limitless power of the dream.

The intriguing Gorú image is that of a local character who lived as a hermit.

This wine is as outstanding as the label and has a limited production and availability. 

Selected at peak ripeness, Monastrell, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes have 20-30 days maceration with skin contact at a controlled 28C; followed by ageing for 10 months in French and American oak.

Ego Bodegas, now a decade old, is a boutique winery driven by three concepts – Ego, Talento, Infinito – which are: Ego, the concept of the self; Talento, the capacity for the performance or execution of an occupation; Infinito, the limitless power of the dream.

The intriguing Gorú image is that of a local character who lived as a hermit.

Origin: Jumilla, Spain

Grapes: Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

Tasting Notes: an intense cherry colour and violet hues. Delicate black fruit with smoky notes; structured and subtle with sweet tannins conferring elegance to its fruity intensity. Luscious tannins and complexity on an elegance finish.

ABV: 14.5%

Vintage: 2021

Ageing potential:

Attributes: Vegan, oak aged

Closure: cork

Farming: Organic practices

Sustainability info:

Winery / Winemaker: Ego Bodegas

Winery link Ego Bodegas

Food pairing suggestions: Grilled steak, hare, partridge, leg of suckling goat, lamb, smoked meats, stews and rice dishes with meat

Awards:

2021 – Wine Enthusiast – 93 POINTS Editors’ Choice
2020 – Decanter – 96 POINTS
2020 – Guia Peñin – 90 POINTS
2019 – Wine Enthusiast – 93 POINTS Editors’ Choice