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Ancestralopitekus Orange Verdejo 2023
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Great introduction to Orange Wine More Info Tasting Notes: Made from biodynamically...
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Great introduction to Orange Wine
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Tasting Notes: Made from biodynamically farmed Verdejo grapes this orange wine from La Mancha is a great entry into the world of orange wine. Fermented with ambient yeasts on the skins for 10 days and aged in very large French oak vats for 6 months. The wine is only partially filtered and has an attractive cloudy amber colour. Lees aging helps round out the wine, creating a smooth and complex finished wine. Subtle vanilla and spice along with delicate aromas of peach and orange are complimented by savoury, peppery notes on the palate.
Bodegas Parra Jiménez was established in 1993 by the three Parra brothers, who pioneered organic viticulture in the region. In 2008 they went further pursuing their passion for the environment, adapting Biodynamic agriculture and on top of this they are free from pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilisers. The family also farm grains, garlic, cereals and sheep. A Biodynamic approach help form a closed sustainable and biodiverse ecosystem, the grains help feed the livestock, which in turn fertilize the crops. The endangered black sheep species they keep are used to make delicious local Manchego cheese. The estate is in the hands of the younger generation, Pablo Parra, who has steered the winery towards minimal intervention winemaking and who is very enthusiastic about continuing the biodynamic philosophy.
The high altitude, great plain of La Mancha, to the south of Madrid and east of Toledo, represents the largest viticultural area of Spain. The climate is arid, extreme in both summer and winter, tempered by strong prevailing winds. The widely planted white Arien grape variety is slowly losing favour to Tempranillo, Shiraz and Garnacha and the old wineries are giving way to gleaming modern facilities heralding a revolution for the region`s winemaking.
Food Match : Serve as an aperitif or with light salmon or chicken dishes with nutty grains.
ABV: 11%
Grape : Verdejo
Producer : Bodegas Parra Jimenez
Country : La Mancha, Spain
