Natural wine has no uniform definition. It is a general term used to describe artisanal wine made using organically and/or biodynamically grown hand-picked grapes which are vinified with little or no intervention. Winemakers often rely on indigenous yeast to catalyse natural fermentation, avoiding the use of any chemicals, additives or sulphites.
The result is wine which is alive, energetic, vibrant and unexpected – a welcomed contrast to the industrial practices of the wine industry.
Name of Estate/Domaine:
Vintage: 2019
Tasting Notes
The nose has aromas of tropical fruits, passion fruit, pineapple and mango with citrus notes of grapefruit and tangerine and soft mint. The palate has fresh acidity, peach and apple flavours and the finish has a salty quality.
*Natural wines are suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Terroir:
Winters are cold and hard, and the summers dry and hot, with large differences in temperatures between day and night. The soil is clayey - calcareous, fresh, being on the edge of the Mediterranean climate with Atlantic influence climate, sheltered from the Urbasa and Andía.
Viticulture:
The dominance of the north wind, along the north-south orientation of the vineyard provides good aeration. To encourage it leaf thinning and pruning are carried out. In addition, they apply infusions of different plants such as horsetail, nettle and sage, which strengthen the plant against possible diseases.
Vinification:
Pressing and fermentation at low temperature (16C)
Indigenous yeast
Gravity fed to reduce damage to grapes
Ambient ferment (processing tanks are located underground)
Food Pairing
Seafood or grilled poultry