Fuente de los Huertos 2021 | Ca' Di Mat | Madrid

Wine Identification
The Ca’ Di Mat “Fuente de los Huertos” is a red wine from the 2021 vintage, produced in the Vinos de Madrid appellation within the San Martín de Valdeiglesias zone of Spain. This single-vineyard selection highlights a specific plot named Fuente de los Huertos, representing a focused expression of the region’s terroir.

Origin and Winemaking
Grown at an altitude of nearly 800 meters with a northwesterly orientation, the vineyard sits on granitic soils. The vines are sixty years old, contributing to the wine’s concentration and complexity. The grape variety is 100% Garnacha. Vinification begins with whole-cluster fermentation using indigenous yeasts. Maceration lasts three months, in plastic vats. The final stage involves ageing for twelve months in large 3,000-liter foudres. Total production is limited to 4,000 bottles.

Tasting Profile and Character
As a red wine from Madrid, the Fuente de los Huertos exhibits the structural integrity typical of high-altitude Garnacha grown on granite. The extended maceration and ageing in large oak foudres suggest a wine focused on texture and savory depth rather than overt fruitiness or new oak influence. The granitic soil likely imparts a distinct mineral character, while the old vines provide density.

Critical Reception
The Wine Advocate (Parker) awarded this wine a score of 95, indicating high critical acclaim for its quality and execution.

Overall Character
This wine represents a serious, terroir-driven approach to Garnacha from Madrid. With its high-altitude site, old vines, and extended skin contact followed by ageing in large foudres, it offers a complex, structured profile that balances the fruit intensity of the grape with the minerality of the granite soil. It is a refined example of Spanish red winemaking that emphasizes natural fermentation and traditional techniques to express the unique conditions of its specific parcel.