54,50 €
Obertura 2024 is one of the most ambitious white wines from Manuel Cantalapiedra , the new generation of a winemaking family from La Seca (Valladolid), in the historic heart of Verdejo country . It comes from the family’s very old vines , organically cultivated, and is handcrafted in a very limited production .
Verdejo is showcased here in its most serious and profound form. Aging in used barrels and minimal intervention winemaking lend it complexity , texture , and a marked tension , far removed from the aromatic and easy-drinking Verdejos of the past. It is a white wine with an elegant reductive touch , which gains expression with aeration. Some compare it to the great white wines of the French Jura .
An austere, vibrant wine with great aging potential , demonstrating the full potential of old vine Verdejo.
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The grapes come from old Verdejo vines in La Seca , cultivated using organic viticulture methods . The harvest is done by hand .
The must is pressed directly, without settling, and ferments spontaneously in barrels with native yeasts and without temperature control. It then undergoes aging for approximately 12 months in used barrels and a further few months of refinement in stainless steel tanks . A minimal dose of sulfur dioxide is added to preserve the wine’s purity.
A very gastronomic white wine , ideal with seafood , baked or grilled white fish , white meats , rice dishes , soft cheeses and Mediterranean cuisine .
We recommend serving it at around 8-10ºC and giving it a little air or a light decanting so that it can fully express itself.
We like it because it’s a different kind of Verdejo : serious, profound, and with a personality that surprises even the most discerning palates. Manuel Cantalapiedra demonstrates that Verdejo from old vines , when carefully cultivated, can produce great white wines for aging .
We love its tension , its elegant austerity , and how it evolves in the glass . It’s ideal for those seeking white wines with character and for lovers of Jura or Burgundy-style wines who want to discover a Castilian gem with very limited production.
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