Description
W I N E D E S C R I P T I O N
Giró is a unique variety that since 1500 has united Alicante with Mallorca and Sardinia, the only
other regions claiming to grow it. Sensitive to powdery mildew and very low yielding, it lost out
in favour of more productive varieties. Yet today it is regarded as a treasure that must be taken
care of.
Vineyards are at Abargues and Pla Lliber at around 300 meters with a total vineyard area of 2.5
ha. Vines are around 75 years old. Goblet trained, dry farmed, organic vineyards on ancient
soils formed during the Triasic period, with rivulets of iron running through the calcareous
stones.
Grapes are picked before they become over-ripe in order to reflect a fresher expression. Soft
manual maceration with skins and 30% of stems, no pumping. Fermented with indigenous
yeast in 1000l vats for 8-10 days. Pressing of the whole clusters. Lees contact and malolactic
fermentation in oak barrels, followed by 12 months aging in a mix of new and used French oak.
T A S T I N G N O T E S
An ethereal and delicate wine with aromas of lavender, rosemary, eucaliptus, and balsamic.
Noble tannins will allow this wine to have a long life.
F O O D P A I R I N G
Pairs well with Iberian sausages and sheep cheeses, great with grilled meats, lamb chops or
long-matured beef.
V I N E Y A R D & P R O D U C T I O N I N F O
W I N E M A K I N G & A G I N G
A N A LY T I C A L D A TA
P R O D U C E R P R O F I L E
Estate owned by: Pepe Mendoza
Winemaker: Pepe Mendoza
Total acreage under vine: 59
Winery production: 15,000 Bottles
Region: DO Alicante
Country: Spain
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