Arroba is a natural wine made from 100% Pintaillo, an almost extinct grape variety.
Only two foudres are produced each year! Perfect for those who enjoy light-bodied red wines with low alcohol.
The grape used for this red wine goes by two names — Pintaillo and Pintailla — hence the name Pintaill@.
This local variety is nearly extinct and is only found in mixed plots alongside other grape varieties.
Its name comes from the spots (“pintas”) that appear on the skin during veraison.
It’s at that moment that the vines are marked to be followed separately in the vineyard until harvest.
Arroba is also a traditional unit of measurement in the region, equivalent to 16.2 litres of wine.
Vinification
Sourced from several old vineyards with selection, as there are no more vineyards of 100% Pintaillo. Arroba receives its fermentation in a small cuve with daily pigeage. Natural stabilization after fermentation and pressing using a vertical press. No sulfite added. No barrel aging.
Storage potential
Drink as from : 2022
Best moment : 2023-2024
Until : 2028
To serve
May be served fresh. Best to decant to allow the co2 to escape. This is a wine without sulfite, so best to shake a bit so the reduction disappears first.
Trial analysis
Very transparent in color. Aromas of raspberry and northern cherry. Vegetal touch on attack. Very smooth drinker, super-elegant and fresh. At only 11.5% alcohol, it goes in very smoothly. Tannins elegantly present. Long yet fresh finish.
Flavor profile
Wood
None
Aged in wood barrels
Heavily aged in wood barrels
Acidity
Low acidity
Balanced
High acidity
Fruitiness
Low fruitiness
Balanced
High fruitiness
Structure
Elegant
Balanced
Full-bodied