Bernabeleva 2020 'Camino de Navaherreros' Blanco, Vinos de Madrid

Item Number: 16646

UPC: 8-437011795960

Country: Spain
Region: Madrid
Sub Region: Sierra de Gredos
Appellation/AVA: Vinos de Madrid DO
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2020
Grape(s): Albillo / Malvar / Macabeo / Moscatel
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13
Viticulture: Practicing Biodynamic
Soil Type: Granitic sand
Elevation: 500+ meters
Case Production: 1,500

Terroir Notes: San Martín de Valdeiglesias lies in the foothills of the Gredos Mountains, at the northwestern corner of Viños de Madrid. Located at high elevation, and with granite and sandy soils, the estate produces wines unlike anyone else in Spain.

Vineyard Notes: Viticulture is organic, with a strong biodynamic influence. Harvesting is done by hand, as they have a devotion to demanding ecological viticulture and to non-interventionist winemaking. The vineyards are worked manually. The soil is tilled with contributions of manure produced by Bernabeleva's own cows. The only treatments used (and only when absolutely necessary) are a dust of copper and sulfur. Pruning is done following the lunar cycle. The Malvar and Albillo were planted in 2008. The Macabeo and Moscatel come from the estate's old vines.

Winemaking: Camino de Navaherreros Blanco is a blend of Albillo, Malvar, Macabeo, Moscatel and other varieties from throughout the estate. Fermentation starts spontaneously with indigenous yeast. The wine ferments in a mix of concrete, stainless, and old oak. It ages for 1+ years in the same vessels before bottling. Malolactic fermentation is discouraged.