WHITE WINE 100% ALBARIN

TRASTO 2022 Region: DO.León Soil: Alluvial clay Elevation: 800-900m Vinifera: 100% Albarín Winemaker: Noelia de Paz     Vineyard 25 years old vines, dry farmed vineyards, non-cert. organic. D.O Leon is one of the windiest growing regions in Spain, and that affects the grapes through the development of thick skins and tannin. Alluvial clay soils allow for good water retention, although the region sees very little rain < 20 inch/year. Poor nutrient profile in the soil means little green harvesting is needed to naturally achieve 2-3 tons per acre. This is a region to watch.   Production Hand harvest at the end of September, destemmed before being pressed off for temperature controlled native fermentation in stainless steel. Post fermentation, the wine rests on the fine lees for 5 months in old French barrels of 500L. The Albarín is then filtered and bottled.