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Frontonio 2020 El Casetero Macabeo (Campo de Borja)
We have become just crazy for the Macabeo grape, valuing its limey twang and remarkable structure. Frontonio predictably ace this “entry level” version, offering a worthy counterpart both to their Valdejalón version below and Viña Ijalba’s lovely Génoli rendition from Rioja. You can’t have too much Macabeo!
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | SBF-CAB20 |
Country | Spain |
Region | Valdejalón |
Color/Style | White |
Farming Practices | Conventional |
Varieties | 100% Macabeo |
ABV | 13 |
Residual Sugar | 0.23 |
Acidity | 6.48 |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Case Size | 12x750 |
Pricing | Discountable |
Maceration | pre-fermentation maceration with skin and stem contact for short time period |
Pumpover/Punchdown | no |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Fermentation Duration | 10 days |
Aging Method | Stainless Steel |
Aging Duration (months) | 2 months |
Filtered | yes |
Fining Agents | Bentonite |
Yeast | Native |
Lees Contact/Stirring | 2 months |
Malolactic | No |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 0.071 g/L |
Vineyard Name | Sellas |
Soil Type | Calcareous |
Vineyard Aspect | Northwest |
Vine Age | 25 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 20 |
Annual Production | 2200 cases |
Notes from the Producer: Greenish yellow with steely tones. In nose, it presents lemon, orange blossom and fresh herb notes. In palate it feels refreshing, light with stone fruit flavours and a mineral background.
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