Pedrissa

Edetaria · Terra Alta, Spain

This wine is made exclusively from Cariñena grapes coming from 80 years old vines in a poor, rocky and calcareous soil called “tapàs blanc”, from which Romans extracted stones for their buildings, hence where its name comes from. Thanks to soil’s austerity, carinyena offers a unique grape, with a high concentration, rich in nuances and complexity. Aromas display a series of black fruit and forest berries, along with floral aromas. The wine is smooth, with warm entry, full bodied and long spicy finish.

Farming
Certified organic

Harvest Method
Hand harvest

Varietal
Cariñena

Age of Vineyard
Planted around 1930

Vessel
8 months in barrels

Vineyard Yield
35 hl/ha

Soil Type
Tapàs blanc

Annual Production
Between 1.500-2.000 bottles

Vinification

Right after harvest all grapes are stored for 24-48 hours in a container fridge between 0º-5º to preserve freshness and enhance skin contact. Grapes are destemmed. Commercial yeast are used to allow fermentation at very low temperatures to avoid oxidation. Malolactic fermentation takes place ; lee aging for 8 months. Manual pipeage is used to promote elegance. Wine is aged for 8 months in oak barrels. Un-filtered.