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Cantalapiedra Viticultores, La Otea, Pie Franco, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Léon, Spain, 2021

Product code: 3912
Cantalapiedra Viticultores, La Otea, Pie Franco, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Léon, Spain, 2021

Viticulture

With 20 ha of Verdejo vines subdivided into plots of different soil types near the village of La Seca in the region of Rueda, each giving their own unique character to the wines. Vineyards are cultivated in an ecological and sustainable way with certified organic viticulture and biodynamic principles like horsetail, whey and nettle infusions to control diseases and other treatments to keep in harmony with the local ecosystem.

Winemaking

As with their approach in the vineyard, winemaking is as minimal intervention as possible, with minimal, if any use of sulphur and a native yeast fermentation.

Oak Ageing

Time: 11 Months
Type: 600 Litre
% wine oaked: 100
% new oak: None

Tasting Note

A harmonious combination of baked apples, dried herbs and chamomile flower, with a struck-match minerality. It has a mighty savoury palate: umami, refreshing acidity and a nice bitter finish.

Food Matching

Salads, rice dishes, curry, fish, poultry, lamb.

Technical Details
Varieties:
Verdejo 100%
Vegetarian Vegan Certified Organic
ABV:
13.5%

Closure:
Natural cork

Colour:
White

Style:
Still wine

Case Size:
6 x 75cl