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• Red Wine

  2021 Organic Garnacha, Mesta

  £1175

  A juicy, fleshy unoaked red wine, showing great purity and typicity of high-altitude Garnacha vines from the heart of Spain. Expressive and well-defined notes of rich, red berried fruits and hints of violet are supported by supple tannins and excellent persistence.

  The grapes are grown in high-altitude vineyards in the northernmost part of Central Castile, where the continental climate enjoys sunny days and cool nights. This diurnal temperature difference encourages grapes with intense fruit and excellent varietal definition, which retaining remarkable freshness. The vineyards are sustainably managed and organically farmed as part of an integrated ecosystem. Low annual rainfall results in low disease pressure, enabling the vines to be grown without the aid of fungicides. Fertilisers have never been used, only organic manure is applied and weed control is managed by a low, superficial tilling. Rainwater is collected in a small reservoir and is used for drip irrigation in the case of extreme drought.

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• White Wine

  2021 ‘Nivarius’ Rioja Blanco, Palacios Vinos de Finca

  £1495

  Bodegas Nivarius specialises in the production of white wines from cool-climate vineyards in Rioja.

  This 100% Tempranillo Blanco has intense, fruity notes of zesty citrus, ripe apple and pear are complemented by white floral blossom and mineral nuances. Fresh and beautifully balanced, with a creamy texture and a long finish.

  Nivarius, meaning ‘snow-drift’, takes its name from the common sight of the snowy blanket which covers the vineyards in winter.

  The Tempranillo Blanco grapes are grown in the cool-climate sub regions of the Iregua Valley and the mountainous area of Nalda, Albelda and Clavijo. The warm days and cool nights prolong the ripening period and preserve aromatic richness in the fruit. The soils made up of a mixture of ferrous clay, with calcareous clay. The soils are generally deep with sandy components, which imparts agility and depth to the wine. The Tempranillo Blanco variety produces few clusters, which means it ripens quickly, this trait is balanced by the soils which impart natural freshness. The vineyards are farmed using sustainable methods; chemical sprays are not used, instead organic products are employed in order to protect the environment and biodiversity of the vineyard. This sustainable approach encourages the best expression of the terroir and a true reflection of the aromas and flavours of the white Rioja grape varieties.

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• Red Wine

  2021 Garnacha ‘Evodia’, Bodegas San Alejandro

  £1650

  An elegant expression of Garnacha with effortless notes of raspberry, sweet and sour cherry laced with distinctive minerality. Smooth with a savoury note on the palate, this is full of finesse.

  The grapes come from old Garnacha vines that are grown at high altitudes, ranging from 800 to 1,000 metres elevation. The extreme climate of hot days and cool evenings promotes a long, ripening period concentrating the flavours and aromatic complexity of the grapes.

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• White Wine

  2021 Albarino ‘Ruta 49’, Bodegas Viña Cartin

  £1695

  A fresh and zesty Albariño, showing bright citrus fruit aromas, layered with herbaceous notes and a touch of spice. Lightly textured and beautifully balanced with a lively, moreish finish.

  The grapes come from the estate vineyards in Rías Baixas, predominantly from the Santa Mariña vineyard, where the vines are traditionally farmed. The vines are influenced by the strong cooling sea-breezes from the Atlantic, which enables the vines to have a long, slow and gradual maturation, helping to build aromatic complexity in the grapes and retain the bright, natural acidity that Albariño is famed for.

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