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Frontonio 2022 Supersonico Garnacha (Valdejalon)
This selection hails from a single, windy vineyard of old vines at 1000 meters elevation. The addition of some stems adds structure to the expected berry purity. It was aged briefly in 2500 l. foudres and some used 300 liter French barriques. Wild and suave at the same time, this offers another window into the miracle of Valdejalón Garnacha.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | SBF-SUG22 |
Country | Spain |
Region | Valdejalón |
Color/Style | Red |
Destemming | Whole Cluster |
Fermentation Vessel | Concrete |
Additional Fermentation Notes | Skin and stem contact. 10 days maceration. 20% of the grape is footstep
Punchdown
Fermentation duration: 45 days |
Aging Vessel | Used Barrique and Cask |
Aging Duration (months) | 11 months in 2,500l. foudres and used casks |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast Protocol | Native |
Malolactic Conversion | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes |
Varieties | 93% Garnacha, 7% Macabeo |
ABV | 13.5 |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Annual Production | 6918 bottles |
Other Wine Facts | Light red colour. Laurel leaf, rose and an enjoyable hint of chewing gum
and strawberry. Dry, very fresh, rich and high quality tannins. In mouth
it feels crisp, lively, full of energy. Unique vitality and personality. |
Primary Vineyard Name | Las Frías (the cold ones). |
Soil Types | Limestone, Clay |
Elevation (meters) | 1030 |
Vine Age | more than 80 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 2 |
Farming Practices | Certified Organic, Certified Sustainable, Practicing Biodynamic |
Harvest Method | Hand-harvested |
Other Vineyard Details | North |
Notes from the Producer:
TASTING NOTES:
The freshness of the Garnacha to its full extent. Growing at 1.030 meters height provides grapes that offer a wine with pale cinnabar red colour. Redcurrant, violet flower, bay leaf and mineral hints. Refreshing, airy and citrus. Impressive tannin elegance and endless round and floral length.
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