Alto de Valdehornos

Miguel Santiago · Vino de Madrid, Spain

Alto de Valdehornos is a vibrant full-bodied red wine with ripe red fruit, earthy and savory herb aromas. Brightness and freshness characterize this elegant high elevation Garnacha.

Farming
Organic practices

Harvest Method
Hand harvest

Varietal
Red Garnacha

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 1930

Vessel
500L French oak barrel

Vineyard Yield
25 hl/ha

Soil Type
Sandy texture granites with low fertility

Annual Production
4,500 bottles

Vinification
Manual harvest, in boxes of 15 kilos. Grapes not-destemmed and stomped by foot. Pre-fermentation maceration for 3-5 days at 7°C. Alcoholic fermentation with soft pumping over daily for 38 days. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. 12-month aging in French oak. The wine is unrefined and unfiltered.