Vino Rafael Cañizares Vinos de Paraje Sauvignon Blanc 2024

The plot where Rafael Cañizares Vinos de Paraje Sauvignon Blanc originates is a unique Sauvignon Blanc vineyard located in a privileged area in the Alto Vinalopó region, near the protected natural site El Puntal de Salinas.

This area is characterized by its calcareous soil, a Mediterranean climate with slight continental influence, and a touch of humidity brought by the Levante wind, helping to compensate for the low rainfall in the region.

To achieve grapes in excellent health and maturity, traditional low-yield viticulture is practiced, prioritizing quality over quantity.

Vinification

The freshly harvested grapes are kept for 24 hours in refrigerated chambers to enhance the wine's aromatic expressiveness.

Approximately 10% of the wine ferments in used French oak barrels where it remains for 6 months. The rest ferments in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. A portion is kept in stainless steel tanks on its fine lees, while another part is moved to porous concrete vats.

At the end of this process, Rafa meticulously performs the blending, aiming to balance and express both the variety and the character of the region it comes from.

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