2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Mostly Juan García, Tinta Madrid (Tempranillo) and Rufete, balanced by other indigenous varieties including Bobal, Mencía and Bastardo
Classification VdT Arribes del Duero
Region Arribes
Soil Granite with sandy loam
Elevation 650.0 meters
Orientation Northwest-Facing
Harvest Dates 20–21 September 2018
Sites Angel Mayor's ancient vineyard in Parque Natural de Los Arribes del Duero
Fermentation Vessels Used 4,000 L French-oak cask and 1,000 L chestnut foudre
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 11 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Continental-climate, practicing-organic vineyard pruned en vaso; vines were 100–130 years old and production was 568 cases. Following a cool, wet and humid summer, the grapes were hand-harvested, 50% foot-trodden whole cluster and 50% destemmed. The wine was raised for 11 months in the fermentation vessels; the sheet attributes a touch of toasty character to the new foudre.
Tasting Notes Elegant rusticity; floral nose; touch of toasty oak; soft tannins; bright acidity
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Mostly Juan García and Tinta Madrid (Tempranillo), balanced by other indigenous varieties including Rufete, Bobal, Mencía and Bastardo
Classification VdT Arribes del Duero
Region Arribes
Soil Granite with sandy loam
Elevation 650.0 meters
Orientation Northwest-Facing
Harvest Dates 1 September 2017
Sites Angel Mayor's ancient vineyard in Parque Natural de Los Arribes del Duero
Fermentation Vessels Used 500 L French-oak barrels and new 2,000 L foudre
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Continental-climate, practicing-organic vineyard pruned en vaso; vines were 100–130 years old and production was 262 cases. A hot, dry summer was balanced by cool August nights. Grapes were hand-harvested, 50% foot-trodden whole cluster and 50% destemmed, then the wine was raised for 12 months in the fermentation vessels.
Tasting Notes Elegant rusticity; floral nose; touch of toasty oak; soft tannins; bright acidity
2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Mostly Juan García and Tinta Madrid (Tempranillo), balanced by Bobal, Rufete, Mencía, Bastardo and Garnacha
Classification VdT Arribes del Duero
Region Arribes
Soil Granite with sandy loam
Elevation 650.0 meters
Orientation Northwest-Facing
Harvest Dates 14 September 2016
Sites Ancient vineyard owned and cultivated by Angel Mayor in Parque Natural de Los Arribes del Duero
Fermentation Vessels Used 500 L French-oak barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 13 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Continental-climate, practicing-organic vineyard pruned en vaso; vines were 100–130 years old and production was 111 cases. Grapes were hand-harvested, with 50% fermented whole cluster and 50% destemmed, then the wine was raised for 10 months in the same used French-oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Elegant and rustic; floral nose; soft tannins; bright acidity
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