Fog of the Strait of Marín / Vereda Plot 2024

Fermented in French oak foudres at a controlled temperature of 24-26°C using indigenous yeasts. Aged in French oak barrels (500 l) for 10 months.

Medium to high intensity, ruby ​​color. Complex nose, quite "Mediterranean," balsamic and spicy. A rich, flavorful wine with firm tannins and a pleasant, lingering mineral finish. A Monastrell with character, suitable for aging. Excellent wine for barbecues, grilled steaks, and home-cooked stews. Delicious with grilled lamb ribs.

The plot is called Parcela Vereda. Altitude: 652 m. Average age: 50 years. Located near the town of Tobarra, in the northern part of the Jumilla PDO. Bush vines, ungrafted, dry-farmed. Spur pruning. Low planting density. This plot has two clearly differentiated soil types: a hillside with white, calcareous soils, poor in organic matter, which contribute to salinity; and at the foot of the hillside, cooler soils with a higher clay content. Harvested in September 2023, hand-picked in 12 kg crates. Bottled: November 2023. Serving temperature between 15 and 18ºC. Production: 1997 bottles

Mediterranean climate with continental characteristics. Large temperature range between day and night. Rainfall: 235 mm.

pH: 3.85

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