2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Field blend of Malvasia, Verdejo, Puesta en Cruz and Palomino
Region Arribes
Soil Granitic sandy-loam
Vine Age 135
Maceration 12 days
Sulfites 15.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Fruit came from ancient terraces at 600–650 m in Fermoselle, farmed collaboratively with vineyard owner Angel Mayor. The grapes were destemmed and fermented with 12 days of skin maceration, then matured for 12 months in a mixture of 1,000 L old chestnut barrels and 1,000 L clay amphorae. The wine was bottled without fining or filtration and with a small sulfur addition.
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Malvasia, Verdejo and Puesta en Cruz
Region Arribes
Orientation Northwest-Facing
Production Details The 2019 wine came from a northwest-facing vineyard within a national park in the Duero River valley near the Portuguese border.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Malvasia, Verdejo and Puesta en Cruz; the sheet's summary also says “etc.”, so the list may be incomplete
Classification VdT Arribes del Duero
Region Arribes
Soil Granite with sandy loam
Elevation 650.0 meters
Orientation Northwest-Facing
Harvest Dates 20 Sep 2018
Fermentation Vessels Used 250 L and 500 L chestnut barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 10 days
Production Details The wine came from a northwest-facing vineyard of 100–130-year-old vines at 650 m, trained en vaso and described as practicing organic farming. Grapes were hand-harvested on September 20, destemmed and crushed, fermented with wild yeast in used 250 L and 500 L chestnut barrels with 10 days of skin maceration, then matured in the same vessels for 11 months. Production was 142 six-bottle cases.
Tasting Notes Bright orchard fruit, savory minerality and refreshing acidity
Food Pairing Grilled fish, poultry and paella
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Mostly Malvasia and Verdejo, with a small amount of Puesta en Cruz
Classification VdT Arribes del Duero
Region Arribes
Soil Granite with sandy loam
Elevation 650.0 meters
Orientation Northwest-Facing
Harvest Dates 1 Sep 2017
Fermentation Vessels Used 500 L chestnut barrels
Pressing Method Destemmed And Partially Pressed After Skin Contact
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 15 days
Production Details The wine came from a northwest-facing vineyard of 100–130-year-old vines at 650 m, trained en vaso and described as practicing organic farming. Grapes were hand-harvested on September 1, destemmed and partially pressed after 15 days of skin contact, then wild-yeast fermented and matured for 11 months in used 500 L chestnut barrels. Production was 106 six-bottle cases.
Tasting Notes Textural, with aromatic depth
Food Pairing Hearty seafood, grilled poultry and vegetables
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