Description
Calatayud, a small appellation in the heart of Aragón, Spain. A hidden valley and home to the red garnacha grape. A valley where the working conditions are difficult for the farmers. Rough slate soils, old bush vines planted on steep slopes up to 1.100m, hot summers and cold winters where rainfall is scarce and the wind is always blowing. Furthermore, they have to deal with a fragmented landscape of small parcels and rarely have a successor for their years of hard labour. It's tough and challenging, and yet… They understand the value of their soil and grapes, each plot providing a distinct character to the grape compared to its neighbour. Las Pizarras (the slate soils) is our range showcasing the diversity of the region. Named after the town or plot the grapes originate from, each wine in the collection expresses its unique character, but all are born out of soil, nature and the right human touch.
Taste
Great volume on the palate, good concentration, rich and elegant finish.
Vinification
Cold pre-fermentation in 25kg crates at 6 degrees for 5 days.
Fermentation for seven days at 28°C followed by a post-fermentation maceration of 25 days.
Aging
6 months in 225 liters barrels