Zestos 2022 Blanco, Vinos de Madrid DO (VR)

Item Number: 19645

UPC: 8-437008409818

Country: Spain
Region: Madrid
Sub Region: Madrid
Appellation/AVA: Vinos de Madrid DO
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vintage: 2022
Grape(s): 100% Malvar
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 12.5
Viticulture: Certified Carbon Neutral
Soil Type: Clay and limestone
Elevation: 2,116 feet

Terroir Notes: The vineyards are located southeast of Madrid in the town of Arganda del Rey, within the Arganda subregion. The bush vines were planted in 1974 and dry farmed. The southern continental climate has hot days and cool nights, crucial to the slower, balanced ripening of the grapes.

Winemaking Notes: The must macerates for 12 hours and ferments at a cold temperature of 50F for 20 days. Fermentation occurs half in stainless steel tanks and half in cement. Fermentation in cement allows for the softest process of micro-oxygenation. For aging, the wine sees no oak; rather it ages in stainless steel tanks. To retain the Malvar grape's crisp, fresh aromas and clean stone fruit flavors on the palate, stainless steel is a neutral vessel that doesn't introduce any additional aromas or flavors.

Tasting Notes: This wine presents the best of both worlds: the Malvar grape combines the acidity of Sauvignon Blanc with the body of an unoaked Chardonnay. This full-bodied, fresh, and crisp white showcases assertive stone fruit, white peach and fresh apricot aromas. If you like Lychee fruit, try Zestos Blanco! Zestos Blanco will pair excellently with sandwich wraps, sushi, chicken kabobs, chicken burritos and just about any fresh shellfish or seafood you can think of, especially swordfish, sea bass and monkfish.

Carbon Neutral Certified Vine to Glass