SBF-MIM22

Frontonio 2022 Microcosmico Macabeo

Macabeo is, of course, known as Viura in Rioja. As there, it can yield such a shapely, rich and well-structured wine with honied, expressive fruit and expansive palate. Frontonio goes from strength to strength with this wine.

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Wine Specifics

WineWise Code	SBF-MIM22
Country	Spain
Region	Valdejalón
Color/Style	White
Farming Practices	Organic
Varieties	100% Macabeo
ABV	13
Residual Sugar	1.8
Acidity	6.47
Closure	Natural Cork
Case Size	12x750
Pricing	Discountable
Maceration	Destemmed, then 20 hours of maceration without sulfur dioxide (SO2)
Pumpover/Punchdown	No
Destemming	Complete
Fermentation Vessel	Concrete
Fermentation Duration	15 days
Aging Method	Concrete
Aging Duration (months)	5-6 months
Filtered	Yes
Fining Agents	None
Yeast	Native
Lees Contact/Stirring	fine lees contact
Malolactic	No
Added Sulfur	Yes, .002 g/L
Vineyard Name	El Sotillo
Soil Type	Calcareous
Elevation (meters)	530
Vineyard Aspect	Northeast
Vine Age	65+
Yields (hl/ha)	10
Picking	Hand-harvested
Annual Production	3,302 6pks

Notes from the Producer: It is a well structured wine, with a lively texture and fresh, elegant acidity. Intensely complex and silky. Lime green in colour, with aromas of jasmine, grapefruit and mineral notes.