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Pedro Balda, El Cantarral, Rioja, Spain, 2019
Pedro Balda is a visionary academic and micro-producer in Rioja Alta, dedicated to uncovering the unadorned truth of traditional Spanish viticulture. 'El Cantarral' is sourced from a tiny, high-altitude parcel of old-vine Tempranillo, where the calcareous clay soils impart incredible concentration and freshness. Farmed organically and crafted with zero added sulfur, the wine undergoes natural fermentation and extended aging in neutral vessels to allow the terroir to speak clearly. It is a profound, energetic Rioja, unfolding with notes of wild dark cherry, damp earth, and subtle spice, anchored by fine, chalky tannins. Varietal: Tempranillo Appellation: Rioja, Spain Farming: Organic, Zero-Sulfur Style: Red. Dry, energetic and earthy
Pedro Balda is a visionary academic and micro-producer in Rioja Alta, dedicated to uncovering the unadorned truth of traditional Spanish viticulture. 'El Cantarral' is sourced from a tiny, high-altitude parcel of old-vine Tempranillo, where the calcareous clay soils impart incredible concentration and freshness. Farmed organically and crafted with zero added sulfur, the wine undergoes natural fermentation and extended aging in neutral vessels to allow the terroir to speak clearly. It is a profound, energetic Rioja, unfolding with notes of wild dark cherry, damp earth, and subtle spice, anchored by fine, chalky tannins. Varietal: Tempranillo Appellation: Rioja, Spain Farming: Organic, Zero-Sulfur Style: Red. Dry, energetic and earthy