Description
Envínate operates in several regions of Spain. The red thread being the elegance and the Atlantic character of their wines.
Cet Albahra ("small lake") is the most Mediterranean of their range, but still shows some elegance. It is made with 70% Tintorera from Almnasa (a 3 ha vine on limestone-clay) and 30% Moravia Agria, a very rare grape from Manchuela, on sandy soils (only 50 ha are left in the whole of Spain).
Vinification
Non-intervention philosophy. 50% of the Tintorera is de-stemmed, then stays for 8 months in concrete tanks, while the Moravia Agria est completely de-stemmed and after macerating for 7 days, is sent into 228 litre French oak barrels for 8 months. Sulphur is only added before the bottling.
Tasting analysis
Light red colour. Red fruit on the nose - very refined. Confirmation on the palate, with the same fruit, but also a lot of freshness, and very Mediterranean spices. Light bodied, but full of personality.
Storage potential
5 years.
Serving
Serve slightly chilled (14-15°C)