VINEYARD 
The vineyards are located at an average altitude of 750 meters, in the middle of the Iberian plateau, sheltered by a chain of mountains (Marofa and Castelo Rodrigo). The soils have a granitic nature, with a schist component. The marked continental climate combines cold winters with hot, dry summers, with daily temperature fluctuations up to 20°C. This combination of factors results in wines with great aromatic exuberance and plenty of freshness. 

2016 VINTAGE REPORT
There has been a very favorable climate in 2016 (sun, heat and low humidity) which allowed a homogenous vegetative growth. The rains that have fallen in February and March came to replenish water reserves in the soil, which allowed a balanced budburst in early spring. The vineyards remained hydrated during the ripening period resulting in high quality grapes.

WINEMAKING 
Grapes were hand picked manually and quickly transported to the winery in small 20kg cases, where they were pressed whole without de-stemming for about 4-5 hours in order to get a richer and fresher must. Fermentation took place at a controlled temperature of 14°C for 4 weeks. After fermentation, the wine aged on lees, with a weekly “battonage” until bottling. 

ANALYSIS
Total Acidity 5,95 g/l 
pH 3,22
Sugar 1,1 g/l 

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