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2023 Esmeralda García Michika, Castilla y Leon, Spain
$60.00
Location: Santiuste de San Juan Bautista is a small village located in the D.O. Rueda, in the region of Castilla y León, in the province of Segovia, Spain. Varietal: 100% Verdejo
Vineyard: Grapes for Michika are sourced from Vayuste, a single plot located at a lower elevation, amongst pine trees, with beach-like fine sandy/loam soils resulting from marine fossilization, at 800 meters above sea level. Prephylloxera bush-trained vines are 130-200 years old. Farming is organic.
Vinification: Grapes were hand harvested in late September, the grapes were partially de-stemmed and lightly macerated on the skins for a few hours. Subsequently, they were pressed in a vertical press and the must then underwent alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, in 500 liter dolia (Spanish clay amphora). After fermentation the wine was left to rest on its fine lees for six months in dolia. The resulting wine was then placed into an old 125-liter Fino sherry cask, to spend a year aging under a veil of flor, then bottled without fining or filtration. No sulfites were added at any point.
Tasting Note: Almond and pastry aromas combined with subtle notes of wood, vanilla and dried fruits. In the mouth it is dry, fresh and well structured. An elegant, feminine wine with a light and delicate texture and a seductive saline finish.
Bottles Produced: Limited production of about 500 bottles
About the wine: Esmeralda’s intention with this wine was to delve into her family’s roots, which come from Cadiz and Sevilla, the home of sherry. For Michika (mi chica = my girl) a small portion of the wine from Vayuste was biologically aged in an old family-owned Fino sherry cask from 1967, entirely under a layer of flor yeast, as is done in Fino sherry production. This cap of yeast prevents contact with the air while at the same time transforming the wine as it ages.
- from the importer
Specs
- Country Spain
- Region Castilla y León
- Appellation Rueda
- Style White Wine
- Producer Esmeralda Garcia
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Verdejo
- Food Pairings Meaty Fish, Roast White Meats, Stinky Cheese
- Characteristics Amphora, Dressed to Impress, Savory White, Orchard Fruit, No Sulfur