Grapes varieties: Merseguera 50 % and Chardonnay 50%. Appellation: DOP Utiel-Requena. Soil: clayey-chalky. Sandy texture. Altitude: 750 m. Harvest: by hand in small crates of 10 kg at the end of October. Climatology of 2016: The summer was not too hot. The maxim temperature was 35 degrees Celsius. In September it was dry with little rain and the temperature was cooled down at night. In October, it was cold with rain and morning fogs which helped the rapid growth of botrytis on the surface of the bunches. We took the risk and waited until the bunches became candied. Finally, at the end of October we harvested the grapes in view of the imminent weather change. Winemaking and aging:Soft pressing for more than 12 h. Natural fermentation, without added yeast or sulfurous, at room temperature (12ºC), in second year oak barrels for more than one year, until it stops spontaneously. Aging with its own yeast in the oak barrels where it was fermented, for about 3 years. Bottling date: January 2020. Total production: 1000 bottles. Tasting: Complex aromas of quince, honey, flowers, citrus and dried apricots. On the palate, it has harmony between freshness and sweetness. It is unctuous with great persistence and addictive for its quality and nobleness. Food pairing: on its own or with appetizers, blue cheeses, foie gras, pâtés, fresh fruits and nuts. Alcohol: 11% vol. Temp. of service: 8-10ºC Awards and ratings: 96 pts-Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 Gilbert & Gaillard 2022
Grapes varieties: Merseguera 50 % and Chardonnay 50%.
Appellation: DOP Utiel-Requena.
Soil: clayey-chalky. Sandy texture.
Altitude: 750 m.
Harvest: by hand in small crates of 10 kg at the end of October.
Climatology of 2016: The summer was not too hot. The maxim temperature was 35 degrees Celsius. In September it was dry with little rain and the temperature was cooled down at night. In October, it was cold with rain and morning fogs which helped the rapid growth of botrytis on the surface of the bunches. We took the risk and waited until the bunches became candied. Finally, at the end of October we harvested the grapes in view of the imminent weather change.
Winemaking and aging:Soft pressing for more than 12 h. Natural fermentation, without added yeast or sulfurous, at room temperature (12ºC), in second year oak barrels for more than one year, until it stops spontaneously. Aging with its own yeast in the oak barrels where it was fermented, for about 3 years.
Bottling date: January 2020.
Total production: 1000 bottles.
Tasting: Complex aromas of quince, honey, flowers, citrus and dried apricots. On the palate, it has harmony between freshness and sweetness. It is unctuous with great persistence and addictive for its quality and nobleness.
Food pairing: on its own or with appetizers, blue cheeses, foie gras, pâtés, fresh fruits and nuts.
Alcohol: 11% vol.
Temp. of service: 8-10ºC
Awards and ratings:
96 pts-Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Gilbert & Gaillard 2022
