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2021 Stratum Wines 'Matas Altas', Jumilla, Spain
$24.99
90-95% Monastrell, with small amounts of Moravia Agria, Blanquilla, Forcallat, Bobal and Rojal from selected vineyards of old own-rooted vines at 900m above sea level.
Stratum Wines is a project from Bodega Cerrón in Jumilla, helmed by the fourth generation of the Cerdán family: siblings Carlos, Juanjo and Lucía. The family biodynamically farms about 30 hectares of high-altitude ungrafted vines, mostly Monastrell, on calcareous soils. Their farming was certified organic in 1989, and they count on receiving Biodynamic certification through Demeter in the coming months of 2022. There are abundant cover crops in the vines, they work extensively with animals, and champion biodiversity. In the cellar, they work in a low-intervention style, with only spontaneous fermentations with native yeasts and mostly without oak influence. Sulfur is used judiciously and only at bottling. The results of this careful work are well-balanced wines that express a sense of place, with bright minerality that complements the pristine fruit.
-from the importer
Specs
- Country Spain
- Style Red Wine
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Mouvedre
- Food Pairings Pizza Night, Red Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Juicy, Black or Blue Fruit