La Del Terreno Ninja De Las Uvas Macabeo 2022

A wine for a contemplation kinda mood

Viura (Macabeo, Macabeu)

$57.00

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Citrus Fruit, Tropical Fruit, and Mineral, Sweet Spice

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

Origin: Murcia (Jumilla & More), Spain

Grape Varietals:

Viura (Macabeo, Macabeu)

Winemaking:
Natural Winemaking
Extended Maceration

Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Aged Cheeses & Charcuterie, Grilled Fish & Seafood

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Hokkien Mee, Prawn Noodles, Thai Pad Thai

La Del Terreno

La Del Terreno was created by young and pioneering winemaker Julia Casado, who dedicates all her time to the traditional viticulture of the Monastrell grape. Her story began during an internship at a winery in Pfalz (Germany)

Description

La Del Terreno Ninja De Las Uvas Macabeo 2022

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Macabeo from Bulla, Murcia in Spain. Vineyards are over 20 years old, planted on red clays with some calcareous gravels.

Taste Profile: Dark orange yellow in color. Clean aromas with fruity aromas. A very pure, fresh & intense expression of the Bulla terroir, on a complex Macabeo backbone.

Winemaking Process: Following a manual harvest, the Macabeo grapes are taken to this winery. There is then a 10 day maceration and fermentation with native yeasts (in stainless steel tanks). The wine is then barrel aged (with fine lees) for 9 months and bottling without filtering or adding sulphites

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