Leirana Areas de Arra

The grapes come from a coastal single vineyard near Arra, close to Portonovo, just a few metres from the Atlantic. The vineyard, around 70 to over 100 years old, lies on fine sand dunes at an altitude of approximately 10 to 20 metres; the vines are mainly pergola-trained and partly ungrafted. Alcoholic fermentation takes place spontaneously with natural yeasts in wooden vessels. The wine then matures for twelve months on the lees in French foudres or casks, followed by around two to three years in bottle. It displays yellow fruit, citrus, honey, blossom, wet stones and pronounced salty, maritime minerality. The body is moderate to light, the acidity fresh and precise, and the finish long. Production of the vintage was limited to approximately 600 bottles.