Mesta, Tempranillo

Alcohol percentage: 13.5%

Organic

Vegan

Area:
The grapes are grown in high-altitude vineyards in the northernmost part of Central
Castile, where the continental climate enjoys sunny days and cool nights. This diurnal
temperature difference encourages grapes with intense fruit and excellent varietal
definition, which retaining remarkable freshness. The vineyards are sustainably
managed and organically farmed as part of an integrated ecosystem. Low annual
rainfall results in low disease pressure, enabling the vines to be grown without the aid of
fungicides. Fertilisers have never been used, only organic manure is applied and weed
control is managed by a low, superficial tilling. Rain water is collected in a small
reservoir and is used for drip irrigation in the case of extreme drought.

Grape variety:
100% Tempranillo and fully certified organic. 

Producer:
Mesta is a range of organically and sustainably grown single varietal wines, which
stylishly showcase the Spanish wine revolution under the symbol of the Mesta. Mesta
was a powerful alliance of sheep ranchers in medieval Castile, who controlled the
cañadas: the traditional rights of way for migrating sheep. To this day the cañadas are
protected from being blocked or built upon, a reminder of ancient rights and a model
of coexistence with nature. This modern range, from the fashionable DO Uclés in central
Castile, offers wines of great purity and varietal typicity.

The Bottle Shop rating:
"A vibrant and juicy, unoaked Tempranillo showing great purity and typicity from high altitude vines. Expressive aromas of red berries, rosemary, and a touch of liquorice are echoed on the fresh, rounded palate." 

Please note the last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery is the 19th of December. After this date we unfortunately cannot guarantee that your order will arrive in time for Christmas.