Quadrum Tempranillo/Garnacha 3L

We love the value of Spanish wines, and this 3L box offering from Jorge Ordoñez is no exception!
 
Notes from the importer:
Denominacion de Origen
Spain (All vineyards in the limits of D.O. La Mancha)
 
Location
Ciudad Real
 
Varietal
80% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha
 
Vineyards
All vineyards are located within limits of D.O. La Mancha
 
Year(s) Planted
1980-1995
 
Viticulture
Sustainable dry farmed viticulture. High density trellises without irrigation or harmful fungicides, herbicides, pesticides, or chemically synthesized fertilizers. Hand harvested.
 
Soils
Extremely sandy soils intermixed with small pieces of pure limestone. The surface (30cm.) is intermixed with red clay.
 
Climate
Continental-Mediterranean
 
Winemaking
The vineyards are hand-harvested and the grapes undergo a brief cold-soak. The bunches are destemmed but crushed. Temperature controlled maceration and fermentation in stainless steel tanks with neutral yeast. The maceration is brief to avoid over-extraction, only 5-6 days.
 
Ageing
The wine is bottled young after a few months in stainless steel to preserve freshness.
 
Quadrum is a blend of 80% Cencibel (a local clone of Tempranillo from La Mancha) with 20% Garnacha. The Tempranillo in La Mancha is one of the oldest clones in Spain, and has incredibly loose clusters of small, thick skinned berries. This produces a Tempranillo that is very deep in character and maintains acidity in the warm and dry climate of La Mancha. The Garnacha complements the Tempranillo with juicy fruit and aromatics. The dry, sunny climate of La Mancha allows this to be one of the most sustainable winegrowing areas in Spain.
 
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