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The fruit comes from vines between 15–20 years old that grow in sandy loam soils and with a continental climate influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyards are based\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the best locations of the DO between Ponferrada and Molinaseca, benefitting from the excellent variety of micro terroirs that El Bierzo offers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste profile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bodegas Emilio Moro El Zarzal is a vibrant Godello white wine from El Bierzo. Pale straw yellow colour. Bright and persistent aromas of flowers, white fruits (apple, pear, peach) and a very faint touch of wood. Freshness and acidity stand out on the palate, creating a surprising and balanced whole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking process\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand harvesting the fruit. Fermentation at controlled temperatures in stainless steel deposits. Subsequent ageing on the lees in 2,500 litre French oak foudres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Emilio Moro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40048685645922,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1339\/1970\/products\/EmilioMoroElZarzal.png?v=1740119361"},{"product_id":"raul-perez-ultreia-godello","title":"Raul Perez Ultreia Godello 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRaul Perez Ultreia Godello 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/b\u003e100% Godello sourced from 20-50 year-old vines on clay and alluvial soils in Valtuille de Abajo and Cacabelos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eA defined dry white wine with aromas of stone fruit and citrus peel on the nose accompanied by a delicious mineral note. The palate is vibrant, with great freshness and excellent acidity, leaving a pleasant silkiness and very fruity flavours on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Process: \u003c\/strong\u003eHand-harvested slightly early for maximum freshness and then fermented and raised for about a year in used 225L barriques and 2500L foudres. No malolactic fermentation to maintain fruit precision and then bottled unfired and unfiltered\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40761355927650,"sku":"RP 020","price":53.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1339\/1970\/files\/PerezUltreia.png?v=1740118220"},{"product_id":"raul-perez-la-vizcaina-las-gundinas","title":"Raul Perez La Vizcaina Las Gundinas 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1708502075191_127\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRaul Perez La Vizcaina Las Gundinas 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003eA Mencia blend from the Bierzo region of Castilla y Leon, Spain. Though all the red wines Raul produces in the Bierzo D.O. are labelled as 100% Mencía, they all in fact contain significant quantities of other local grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eA fresh and fruity wine made in the traditional way by Raúl Pérez, a master at maximising the use of the land. A light wine, fresh and juicy with very soft tannins and a great balance between alcohol and acidity. A supple red wine suffused with aromas of candied fruit, complemented by invigorating herbal undertones. On the palate, it is light-bodied, velvety, and rejuvenating. This wine showcases subtle tannins and a vibrant acidity.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Process: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe grapes come from a small vineyard located on the bottom of a slope. The vines are planted in deep soil, rich in clay that collects water and rainfall sediment. Harvesting is done by hand in small boxes. Fermentation occurs in timber vats of 5000 litres, the whole grape is pressed each day until fermentation occurs. Once the fermentation has occurred, the grapes macerate for 40-60 days. Finally, Las Gundiñas is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40761357008994,"sku":"RP 018","price":64.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1339\/1970\/files\/RaulPerezLasGundinas.png?v=1740118219"},{"product_id":"bodegas-toro-albala-imalia-3-parcelas","title":"Vinos Imalia 3 Parcelas 2021","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVinos Imalia 3 Parcelas 2021\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA project led by Bodegas Toro Albala, their first release was in 2021. This project is done in collaboration with local winemakers \u0026amp; winegrowers in Bierzo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Imalia\" or \"La imalia\" is an old Leonese word that means \"everything\" or \"a lot\". Toro Albala chose this name for their wines because they wanted it to convey the spirit of the place and tradition, while at the same time telling the story of what brought them to El Bierzo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImalia is a word that has stood the test of time through generations and throughout history, remaining strong and tenacious, expressing since medieval times that \"Something is great\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Toro Albala, winemaking in El Bierzo was something very big. A challenge that they started with great motivation, but accepting the risk of leaving their comfort zone of Montilla-Moriles to walk a new path. Venturing into an unknown place, with determination and perseverance, just like Imalia, to create great wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Mencia from Bierzo, Spain. The fruit comes from centenary vines stock, coming from 3 different vineyards - Castro Viejo, Pedro Largo, Rogelio. The three plots are located on steep slopes and each contributes distinctive characteristics: fluidity, muscle and character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCastro Viejo is located at an altitude of 620 meters, at the foot of the settlement, for its emblematic location and for the age of the vineyard. They are post-phylloxera vines stock, planted 90 years ago. Also because we were looking for very fresh, slow-ripening vineyards. The soil is very nutritious, clayey and rich in limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePedro Largo is s located on the east side of Mount Torullón, specifically in the area of San Salvador, at an altitude of 550 meters above sea level. The grape is more concentrated and is the one that provides muscle to the blend. The winegrower works it with his hands and takes care of the whole area, the land and nature with dedication. The 95 year old post-phylloxera vines stock are nourished by a sandy-loam soil, rich in limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRogelio is s located north of Orbanajo, in Vales, at an altitude of 620 meters above sea level. It’s the latest of the three vineyards, but very special. It gives character to the wine. Its post phylloxera vines stock are more than 100 years old. Its soil is clay-loam and rich in slate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eImalia 3 Parcelas reminds us of red fruit jam with small fresh notes of licorice and cardamom. The palate is smooth, with a marked persistence and a pleasant aftertaste that brings us back to the initial nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Process: \u003c\/strong\u003eEach vineyard is vinified separately, and aged for 13 months in French barrels. 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Toro Albala chose this name for their wines because they wanted it to convey the spirit of the place and tradition, while at the same time telling the story of what brought them to El Bierzo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImalia is a word that has stood the test of time through generations and throughout history, remaining strong and tenacious, expressing since medieval times that \"Something is great\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Toro Albala, winemaking in El Bierzo was something very big. A challenge that they started with great motivation, but accepting the risk of leaving their comfort zone of Montilla-Moriles to walk a new path. Venturing into an unknown place, with determination and perseverance, just like Imalia, to create great wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Mencia from Bierzo in Castilla y Leon, Spain. This comes from the La Naveda vineyard, the post-phylloxxera vines are planted on sandy-loan soils with an abundance of slate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Naveda comes from four small plots of Mencía grapes that form a mosaic in the area located in the village of Otero de Toral, east of Corullón, at an altitude of 550 meters. The northern orientation results in later ripening, which enhances freshness.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eA vibrant and fruit-forward Bierzo that has aromas of raspberries, orange rind, plums and flowers. There's a touch of white pepper, too. 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