Rayuelo 2020

The Wine

100% Bobal. At Altolandon they have the highest Bobal in Spain, grown at 1100 meters, a variety that loves the highlands and for this Wine the vineyards are 70 to 100 years old and ungrafted. Bobal is a large grape with hard skins, high tannin & anthocyanin content. It’s responsible for the intense color and body of the wines; it has one of the highest levels of resveratrol, a natural anticancer & heart-healthy substance, which is why wine from Bobal is the most recommended wine for our health.

Resistant to drought, inclement weather & most pests, it has great potential for organic viticulture, due to its late maturation; it has a lower loss of acids, especially tartaric, it also has an almost perfect PH, low; it is such a balanced variety that is does not need corrections in the cellar, indigenous and it’s at it’s original home here.

Manchuela DO

Manchuela DO is a wine designation in Spain, in between the provinces of Valencia, Cuenca and Teruel, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. This region is known for producing wines, particularly reds, from grapes like Bobal, Tempranillo, and Garnacha. The climate in Manchuela tends to be continental, with hot summers and cold winters, which can influence the characteristics of the wines produced there. The designation of origin helps to regulate the production and quality standards of wines from this area.

Climate Conditions

The high altitude of 1100 meters above sea level of the Altolandon vineyards have the ideal conditions for high quality production, giving the wines unique and special characteristics in the world. The wine is born from the grape, but the altitude at which it is grown and the terroir from which it comes are fundamental to the final result.

The higher the altitude, the more and better the solar radiation and thus the greater the thermal amplitude. The higher the altitude, the more tannins. The altitude provides a refreshing effect that increases the acidity indexes thanks to the thermal amplitude which results in a higher accumulation of aromas and flavours.

These climatic conditions mean that during the last months of the gestation period, the grapes ripen slowly and over a long period of time. This results in smaller berries with a higher proportion of skin than pulp, which is essential for red wines, as the tannins are found in the skin.

The wines from these grapes offer great variety of colour, breadth and depth of aromas and great complexity on the palate. They are also much more suitable for ageing in barrels, because the higher the acidity and proportion of tannins, the greater the possibility of obtaining wines for ageing.

Vinification

Grapes arrive at the winery with total respect for the fruit, without breakage & without exposing them to the sun or high temperatures immediately after being harvested from the vineyards surrounding the winery. Selection of bunches is carried out & only healthy & ripe fruit enters the fermentation tanks.

Short period of cold maceration to extract the aromas & the colour so peculiar to this variety. Fermentation takes place in 6000 liter stainless steel tank (no commercial yeasts were used) at a temperature of 18ºC to preserve all its aromas and express the maximum potential of the grapes. Gently pressed & the wines is put in 300 liter French oak barrels where malolactic fermentation takes place naturally & spontaneously. Stabilization is also natural, the wine is in deposits during the coldest months, temperatures can go to minus 15º C.

Aromas & Taste

Intense & lively cherry color, lots of ripe red fruit, hints of sweets, floral hints & a pleasant balsamic background, fresh, spicy, good tannins on the palate, present but not bothersome & good acidity. Fruity & spicy with good texture & elegance, without forgetting the earthy notes of the variety.

Ideal with pasta with meat sauce, round beef, white meat with sauce, rice with meat, cold cuts, semi cured cheeses, grilled rabbit & lamb. Certified Organic & Vegan.

Ideal serving temperature 16ºC.

Craziness

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