Dominio de Es La Diva

The grapes come from the small, north-facing Valdegatiles vineyard site near Atauta at around 950 metres. The vineyard stands on very poor sandy soils with a calcareous subsoil; the ungrafted vines, some planted before phylloxera, consist of Tinto Fino and a little Albillo. The grapes are hand-harvested. Fermentation takes place with natural yeasts in open wooden vessels, after which the wine matures for around 19 to 20 months in used French Burgundy barriques. Stylistically, it shows concentrated red and black fruit, balsamic and spicy notes, taut acidity, fine, pronounced tannins and a long mineral finish. Production is only around 500 to 600 bottles.