MESTA Tempranillo Organic...nature. Trough organic viticulture and respectful winemaking, we produce...
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Organic Tempranillo
The Mesta was a powerful association ofshepherds in Medieval Castile, controllingthe routes for herding sheep across thecountry. Our vineyards are nestled deep inthe land of the Mesta, and are still passedover by flocks on their annual migration, areminder of ancient rights and a culturalcue for continuing co-existence withnature. Trough organic viticulture andrespectful winemaking, we produce winesof great purity, reflecting the uniquepersonality of our land and grape varieties.
TASTING NOTES
A vibrant and juicy, unoaked red wine,showing great purity and the typicity ofhigh-altitude Tempranillo, with expressiveand well-defined aromas of red berries,rosemary and a touch of liquorice. Brightruby red colour. Fresh and with anexcellent persistence on the palate, withround texture and a satisfyingly dry finish.Very versatile, medium-bodied food wine,excellent with tapas, grilled meat andpasta.
PRODUCTION
Produced from our own, organicallyfarmed vineyards in Uclés (Castile, Spain).Managed as an integrated ecosystem andstudded with centenary oak trees. Thecontinental climate with sunny days andcool nights allow us to achieve intense fruitand excellent varietal definition, whileretaining remarkable freshness. Grapes arepicked at night or in the early morninghours and shipped quickly to our state-of-the-art winery for destalking, light crushingand fermentation under temperaturecontrol in stainless steel. Maceration lastsfor 8-10 days to achieve a perfectlybalanced style without excessiveextraction. No oak is used to achieve apure expression of high-altitudeTempranillo.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Vintage: 2016
Grape variety: 100 % Tempranillo
Alcohol: 14 % vol. /alc.
Residual sugar: 4.3 g/L
Titratable acidity: 5.1 g/L
PH: 3.7