SBF-ALT21

Frontonio 2021 Las Alas de Frontonio La Tejera (Valdejalon)

80 year-old, head-pruned Garnacha and Macabeo vines in La Tejera, a vineyard at roughly 2000 feet of altitude, give rise to this startlingly refined and insinuating wine. We received exactly 30 bottles!

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Wine Specifics

WineWise Code	SBF-ALT21
Country	Spain
Region	Valdejalón
Color/Style	Red
Farming Practices	Organic
Varieties	98% Garnacha and 2% Macabeo
ABV	13.5
Closure	Natural Cork
Case Size	6x750
Pricing	NET
Destemming	Whole cluster
Fermentation Vessel	Concrete
Aging Method	100% Used Barrique
Aging Duration (months)	14 months in foudre
Filtered	Yes
Fining Agents	Bentonite
Yeast	Cultured
Malolactic	Yes
Added Sulfur	Yes
Soil Type	Slate
Elevation (meters)	640
Vine Age	80
Yields (hl/ha)	1.5
Annual Production	4181 bottles

Notes from the Producer: 97 Parker points.
TASTING NOTES:
Pale carmine red. Dry rose petals. Bittersweet pomegranate, physalis and coriander seeds. Weightless and luscious. Fresh and frugal. Citrus and floral length.