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: 2020
Tasting Notes
Modern style Garnacha with clean rounded red fruits. Fermented in stainless steel and vinified without sulphur this is a very fruity expression of Garnacha with lifted aromatic and ripe strawberry fruit-and-pepper.
*Natural wines are suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Terroir:
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:
Short maceration on skins
Stainless steel
Indigenous yeast
Malolactic fermentation in 12000L stainless steel tank
Ambient ferment (processing tanks are located underground)
No fining
Minimal filtration
No sulphur added
Food Pairing
Charcuterie, grilled lamb or chilled with a tomato and watermelon salad