Envinate La Santa de Ursula Tinto, 2022, 750ml

A blend of Negramoll, Listán Negro, and a tiny portion of Listán Blanco from three parcels of centenarian vines on the same red basalt bedrock found in the unique Margalagua vineyard. Half of the vines undergo carbonic maceration which adds a dimension of brightness and freshness to the wine, while the other half is fermented traditionally. A wine best served chilled to enhance its fresh aromatic qualities.

The three parcels were harvested and fermented separately. ½ of grapes from the lowest parcel went through carbonic maceration in open-top fermenters, while ½ were destemmed then macerated and fermented in open-top fermenters for 14 days. Grapes from the other two parcels were partially (25%) destemmed, then fermented in concrete tanks without temperature control for 18 days. The wines were blended and rested for 8 months on their lees in 228L neutral French oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation completed naturally. Bottled unfined, unfiltered, with a small addition of sulfur.

This wine gives aromas and notes of black cherry, campfire and flint.