2021 Vara y Pulgar, Tintilla, Jerez, Spain
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100% Tintilla
Vara y Pulgar is crafted from Tintilla, one of southwestern Spain’s rarest grape varieties. Cultivated in Jerez for centuries, Tintilla, along with other varieties, nearly vanished after the phylloxera epidemic in the early 20th century. Alberto Orte has revived this ancient variety by sourcing cuttings from surviving vineyards and has successfully produced the first 100% Tintilla still wine in over a century. Jerez's famed Albariza soil, a light and porous chalk similar to that in Champagne, imparts unique qualities to the wine. Tintilla thrives in this soil, achieving ideal ripeness without excessive alcohol or overripe flavors. The result is a wine with delicate complexity, medium to full-bodied weight, and pronounced minerality, characteristic of the region.
Mineral accented black and blue fruits with a pronounced floral and herby nose. Persistent finish with spicy dark berries and cherry.