Vinos Malaparte, Dindi Blanco, Castilla Y Leon, Spain, 2021
90% Albillo / 5% Palomino / 1% Malbar / 1% Malvasia / 3% Other - 13% abv.
It is wonderful to see native varieties of the Castilla Y Leon region, being showcased in this perfectly balanced blend. It is representative of the harmony that exists between Elisa de Frutos, and husband, Rubén Salamanca’s understanding of their environment, as well as their ability to utilise different winemaking techniques, to produce expressive wines. Long-standing members of the RAW community, all of their wines contain minimum quantities of added sulphites. They have been growing biodynamically since 2020.
Rich and expressive nose and a creamy, buttery pallet. Soft and round texture with notes of cooked green fruit.
vegan ∙ natural ∙ biodynamic ∙ practising organic
90% Albillo / 5% Palomino / 1% Malbar / 1% Malvasia / 3% Other - 13% abv.
It is wonderful to see native varieties of the Castilla Y Leon region, being showcased in this perfectly balanced blend. It is representative of the harmony that exists between Elisa de Frutos, and husband, Rubén Salamanca’s understanding of their environment, as well as their ability to utilise different winemaking techniques, to produce expressive wines. Long-standing members of the RAW community, all of their wines contain minimum quantities of added sulphites. They have been growing biodynamically since 2020.
Rich and expressive nose and a creamy, buttery pallet. Soft and round texture with notes of cooked green fruit.
vegan ∙ natural ∙ biodynamic ∙ practising organic
90% Albillo / 5% Palomino / 1% Malbar / 1% Malvasia / 3% Other - 13% abv.
It is wonderful to see native varieties of the Castilla Y Leon region, being showcased in this perfectly balanced blend. It is representative of the harmony that exists between Elisa de Frutos, and husband, Rubén Salamanca’s understanding of their environment, as well as their ability to utilise different winemaking techniques, to produce expressive wines. Long-standing members of the RAW community, all of their wines contain minimum quantities of added sulphites. They have been growing biodynamically since 2020.
Rich and expressive nose and a creamy, buttery pallet. Soft and round texture with notes of cooked green fruit.
vegan ∙ natural ∙ biodynamic ∙ practising organic
All viticultural practices are carried out according to organic principles and many of the wines are natural/minimal intervention. Elisa and Ruben produce terroir-expressive wines using different techniques, including fermentation in old barriques and tinajas, traditional Spanish clay pots, or oxidative ageing in demijohns. All wines contain minimum quantities of added sulphites and since 2020, they have been working the vineyards using biodynamic preparations. They have recently joined the Triple A movement, (Agriculturalists, Artisans, Artists), formed by natural wine producers from many European countries. The winery is also part of the RAW wine community.
Viticulture: Pergola and Guyot. 65yrs old vines. Hand-harvested.
Vinification: Approx. 4 hrs pre-ferment maceration on skins. Fermentation in old French barrels. Malolactic. Wild Yeasts.
Ageing: 10 months in old French barrels