Description
100% Tinto Fino grapes from the first 11 ha of the Berdugo estate to be certified organic.
The grapes are taken from 255 lines of vines – a low-yielding tempranillo clone – in the north of the vineyard, planted in 2000 and certified organic in 2020. The gravel and sand soil and limestone subsoil are excellent for concentrating flavours and aromas in the grapes.
Harvesting was at night, in low temperatuess, to retain the grapes natural aromas. Selected whole bunches underwent fermentation at a controlled 24°C to extract concentrated flavours while preserving the aromas. Malolactic fermentaion lasted 3 – 6 weeks.
The wine was aged for more than 9 months in new and second use French and American oak 225lt barriques with light to medium toasting.
Limited relaese – only 7,000 bottles were produced in 2020.
Martin Berdugo are a modern, progressive, family company; easily witnessed by the contemporary architecture of the winery and their labels. Less obvious though is their constant evolving and experimentation with the wine making.
They look for improvement at every harvest and have a passion to bring what they call an “element of difference” to those who share their taste and wine philosophy: one of style, flair, communication, discovery and “the creation of unforgettable moments”.
Light nose with medium intensity of red fruits and herbal/balsam notes. A more powerful palate – chewy with grippy tannins and notes of spice, more complexity develops with plenty of breathing/opening.
Drink with spicy dishes or grilled meats and oven roasted vegetable casseroles.
