Growing Conditions
This wine comes from a small (5 hectare) vineyard originally planted in 1889.
- Vineyard: Various
- Year of plantation: 1900-1940
- Biodynamic Grown Organically
- Hectares: 5
- Soil: Clay
Harvest
Harvested is carried out manually.
Bottling
Bottled without fining or filtration.
Winemaking
The intent is to showcase the fresh, vivid side of the Mencia grape. this wine is mostly Mencia with small parts of Bastardo, and Alicante Bouschet. It's not something thy can be exact about because nobody remembers when the vineyard was planted, and it all grows together as a field blend - Village: Valtuille de Abajo
80% whole cluster fermentation in large oak vats. Macerations of between two and five months.
Aging
Aging in various vessels: 225L, 500L, foudre and cement.
Nose
Floral, spicy aromas with hints of underbrush.
Palate
Well structured red fruit with great vibrancy and length on the palate. A long finish is marked by hints of herbs, coffee bean and tomato leaf. Very tender and fruit-driven.