Sobrenatural de Menade (Aged Natural Verdejo) 2015
Sobrenatural is Menade's 'homage to nature' - wild yeast ferment of traditional 'Verdeja' grapes, with lees ageing for 36 months, and no sulphur added during vinification. Complex and characterful.
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 75cl
Grape: 100% Verdejo
Region: Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Y Leon, Spain
Info: Vegetarian, Vegan, Sustainable, Organic
Winemaker: Richard Sanz
Appellation: VDT Castilla Leon
Production
The Verdeja vines grow at 700-800m altitude. The grapes are hand harvested, and then vinification takes place by spontaneous fermentation using natural yeasts, and subsequent 'natural' malolactic fermentation. Controlled oxidative ageing in used oak barriques and vats for 36 months, with a further 6 months refinement in bottle.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of baked apple and custard. The complex, ripe palate has orchard fruit, apple skin, honey and delicate savoury characters. The creamy mouthfeel is balanced by salinity and minerality.