Las Tinadas is definitely the best Airén on the market ! In Finca Romeral, this is one of the last parcelas with vieilles vignes Pie Franco (i.e. planted without the normally obligatory American rootstock that protects against phylloxera). Single Vineyard planted in 1950.
Vinification
All of the Ulterior project consists of organic vineyards. A study was even developed in collaboration with the Instituto de la Vid to determine which native grape varieties would be best suited to cope with climate change. Manual picking towards the end of September. Fermentation for 10 days at 16° using autochthonous yeast cells. Natural clarification. Elevage for 4 months on clay amphorae on its yeast cells. Then a further 4 months on cuves inox. Bottling without filtering and with the minimum of sulphites.
Storage potential
Drink as from : 2024
Best moment : 2024-2025
Until : 2026
To serve
Best to decant. Serve fresh in large Burgundy glasses
Trial analysis
Lovely bright light yellow in colour. Very original nose with smoky flint and mineral notes. Perfect reflection of its limestone terroir. Complex on the palate, interplay of subdued acidity (which is not obvious for this region) and yet a certain density. A great glass of wine for its price range, with the clearly recognisable style of responsible natural wines with no oxidation pattern.
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