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
Destemming	Whole cluster
Fermentation Vessel	Concrete
Aging Vessel	100% Used Barrique
Aging Duration (months)	14 months in foudre
Filtered?	Yes
Fining Agents	Bentonite
Yeast Protocol	Cultured
Malolactic Conversion	Yes
Added Sulfur	Yes
Varieties	98% Garnacha and 2% Macabeo
ABV	13.5
Closure	Natural Cork
Annual Production	4181 bottles
Soil Types	Slate
Elevation (meters)	640
Vine Age	80
Yields (hl/ha)	1.5
Farming Practices	Organic

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.