A Merced El CT 2015

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WHAT MAKES THIS WINE UNIQUE?

This is an organic wine of place made from grapes grown in the El Canto vineyards within the region of Bierzo.

GRAPE:

100% Mencia. Organically grown vines planted since 1910 to 1920. Vines tended in slate, quartz and clay soil from 700 m (2,297 ft) elevation.

VINIFICATION AND AGING:

Foot treading of whole clusters takes place in clay amphorae from Villarobledo. After post-fermentation maceration for 6 months, the juice is gently pressed. The wine then spends 12 months aged on its lees in neutral French oak.

PRODUCTION:

1,500 bottles

LOCATION, SOIL, CLIMATE:

The grapes are grown in the El Canto vineyards located in San Lorenzo within the region of Bierzo. The soil is composed of slate, quartz and clay. The average elevation of the vineyards is 700 m (2,297 ft) elevation. Temperature from April to October averages 20C (68F) with annual rainfall of 800mm (31.5").

ALCOHOL CONTENT:

14.0% SRP$79/bot