2008 Vina Falernia Pedro Ximenez "Reserva"

The soils in our vineyards are composed partly of rubble which has eroded from the Andes mountains and deposited by glaciers and wind, and partly of alluvial sand and silt deposited by the river. While stony, gravely soils are regarded as poor for most crops, their excellent drainage qualities make them perfect for wine growing. The climate is semi-arid (average annual rainfall is 80-100 mm) making drip irrigation indispensable during the spring and summer months.

The Pedro Ximenez grapes have been hand picked into small bins and immediately pressed. The juice has been clarified by natural sedimentations and fermented in stainless steel tanks at 14-16º C with selected yeasts. At the end of the fermentation the wine has been racked and aged in stainless steel tanks at low temperature. No malolactic fermentation. Cold tartaric stabilisation at -4ºC before bottling "Offers spice, blanched almond, floral and nectarine skin notes, with a lightly firm edge that keeps the finish lively. A tasty aperitif. Drink now. 1,000 cases imported." - 86 points, Wine Spectator