Cantalapiedra Viticultores, Majuelo del Chiviritero, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Léon, Spain, 2021

Viticulture

El Chiviritero is a unique vineyard planted in 1981, with goblet vines located about 750m above sea level. Boulder rich soils, characteristic of the area of La Seca with a higher proportion of clay and limestone layers at deeper levels. Very low yield, around 30hl/ha.

Winemaking

The grapes were harvested by hand into 350-kilo crates and pressed as soon as they arrive at the wine cellar. The spontaneous fermentation was carried out for 44 days with no temperature control in French oak barrels of various sizes, followed by a malolactic fermentation. Ageing on the lees without battonage for 11 months and another 5 months in inox tanks.

Oak Ageing

Time: 11 Months
Type: French
% wine oaked: 100
% new oak: 10

Tasting Note

Natural and ripe, this is incredibly well made certified organic Verdejo, with just the right amount of oak. Straw coloured, with a medley of tropical Fruit in the nose

Food Matching

Chicken, seafood and rice dishes.