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Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León Mondo Cantalapiedra Viticultores 2023

The wine

Castilla y Léon, in the northern part of the central Iberian plateau, is Spain's largest region and holds an undisputed place on the world wine scene. Verdejo, which is a commonly used grape in central Spain, is a cross between Savagnin Blanc and Castellana Blanca. Each plot of the Verdejo used to produce this wine benefits from responsible viticulture, following the principles of organic and biodynamic farming. In the winery, the fruit is fermented traditionally with a low-intervention approach. Fermentation is carried out using natural yeasts and SO2 is used in minimal quantities only.
This golden coloured wine, with hints of light green, reveals a powerful, intense nose, with white fruit aromas mingling with subtle balsamic and citrus notes. The deliciously flavoursome palate matches the aromas on the nose, leading delicately to a long, lingering finish.

About the Producer Cantalapiedra Viticultores

At the heart of Seca, a small town in Castilla y Leon, different generations of the Cantalapiedra family have worked passionately, crafting wine. Nearly 21 hectares of vines aged around 30 years grow in the birthplace of the Verdejo variety. The soils are mainly composed of gravel but there are also some clay, sand, and limestone spots too. The region’s terroir is defined by its distinctive mantle of pebbles, which plays a crucial role in shaping the character of the Verdejo grape. Aware of today’s environmental issues and committed to offering authentic cuvées that reflect the purest expression of the terroir, the estate adheres to strict biodynamic principles and is certified organic. After the grapes are harvested entirely by hand, vinification takes place with as little intervention as possible to conserve their excellent quality. Fermentation is started by natural yeasts and minimum sulphur is added.