Cota 45 UBE Paganilla 2021

So good it'll have you saying 'UBE-lieve' in the power of Paganilla!

Palomino

$61.00

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Citrus Fruit and Tree Fruit,

BODY: Medium -
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Moderate (9-12%)

Origin: Andalucia (Montilla-Moriles & More), Spain

Grape Varietals:

Palomino

Winemaking:
Minimal Intervention

Maturation: 7-12 Months Amphora (Quevri)

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Ceviche, grilled shrimps

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Papaya salad with prawns, thai steamed seabass

Bodegas Cota 45

To revive tradition and fully express the unique terroir of Jerez are the goals of Ramiro Ibáñez, the talented mind behind Cota 45. The name is a reference to 45 meters above sea level, the point where he believes the best albariza soils can be found

Description

Cota 45 UBE Paganilla 2021

Grape varietal & region: Cota 45 UBE Paganilla 2021 is a unique and intriguing wine that showcases the potential of the Paganilla grape variety. This wine is made by Cota 45, a small artisanal winery in Andalucía, Spain. The grapes are sourced from a single vineyard that is over 80 years old and planted on albariza soil, a type of soil that is rich in limestone and contributes to the wine's minerality.

Taste profile: On the palate, this wine has a lovely balance of acidity and minerality, with notes of citrus and green apple. It also has a distinctive nutty character, which is typical of Paganilla wines. This wine is a great match for seafood dishes such as ceviche or grilled shrimp.

Winemaking process: Winemaking for Cota 45 UBE Paganilla 2021 is done in a traditional way with minimal intervention. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts in clay amphorae. The wine then undergoes aging for 9 months in the same amphorae, allowing it to develop a unique and complex flavor profile.

Dry & Yeasty Whites

Open tank fermentation, lees stirring, pumping over and racking can all play a role during vinification, while oxidative aging in allows gradual air contact with the wine. Oak barrels & concrete tanks are most often used for such styles, and the more intense styles are often made under flor

Expect notes of yeasty umami notes, as well as almon, dried apricot, and salinity