La Seca, (Castile and León), Spain - 100% Verdejo grapes sourced primarily from ungrafted, pre-phylloxera vines planted over 100 years ago on sandy soils, and from other plots in various villages in the area, some over a century old, which lends the wine great complexity and character.
After hand-harvesting, the bunches were pressed, and all the must was fermented with indigenous yeasts in used French oak barrels, where complete malolactic fermentation also took place over approximately 25 days. The wine matured for 11 months in these barrels to gain structure and complexity, followed by another 11 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. The result is a white wine with relatively low alcohol (12.5%), marked acidity (pH 3.05 and 6.54 g/L of acidity), and a vibrant aromatic profile reminiscent of its "relative," El Espejo, with delicate, reductive notes, subtle mineral sensations, and light hints of toasted sesame seeds. On the palate, it stands out for its vibrant acidity, slightly crisp texture, mineral presence, and notes of pitaya and lemon, with persistence and depth, reflecting the terroir and careful aging. Approximately 2,000 bottles were produced from this vintage in August 2024. Recommended by The Sommelier.
