Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
David Sampedro Gil
Appellation
Rioja Alavesa
Varieties
Grenache Blanc (Garnacha Blanc), Macabeo, Malvasia
Viticulture
Hand-harvested in 10 kg cases following a rigorous selection in the vineyard.
Farming
Biodynamic and Certified Organic
Vineyard
A west-facing vineyard located in the village of Elvillar, perched atop a hill at 2,100 feet (646m). The 2,9 ha parcel was planted in 1967 and was the first in the village; planted ascending the Sierra Cantabria mountain range.
Vinification
82% Viura, 12% Garnacha, 6% Malvasía. When rigorously selected bunches are placed in a concrete vat which is subsequently sealed, spontaneous fermentation starts at an intercellular level.
Aging
The wine is pressed before the fermentation is complete and put into large French oak foudres of 2.000 L. capacity where it will conclude fermenting and mature for one year.
Features
Bottle, Cork, Vegan
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Tech Sheets
Tasting Note
Clear amber with pink/copper reflexes. Fresh nose of white fruit such as pear and quince giving way, to the sweeter aroma of honey, at the same time a distinct chalkiness can be detected. Well structured, mouth watering wine of firm body, well balanced acidity and silky tannins. Distinct, long, slightly saline finish that remind us of its limestone origin. Its slightly saline finish calls for seafood: grilled oysters, Ceviche, a delicious Sea bass baked in salt or smoked Wild Salmon.
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