Bodegas Verum 'Ulterior' Graciano Parcela No.17 2017
Spain
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£23.50
Mixed 6 Price:
£21.50
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Description
In a nutshell:
A highly awarded, rich, organic Graciano from La Mancha.
The lowdown:
Bodegas Verum's relatively new, exciting Ulterior project is about producing organic wines made traditionally from both forgotten, historic, regional varieties and new varieties to the region that are future proof with regards to the changing climate. Graciano, a variety more commonly found in Rioja and Navarra, is one such new introduction to La Mancha and what a wine Verum have made with it! For such a hot part of Spain Graciano can still produce wines that are high in acidity and have relatively modest alcohol levels and so has found a new home in this part of the country. 10% has been aged in larger oak barrels with the rest in traditional very large clay jars for 10 months, and then at least a further 1 year in bottle in cellars before release. Black fruit, violet and floral aromas with garrigue notes lead onto a rich and intense palate with those black fruit notes coming through, a nice bite of spice and black pepper, smooth tannins, and fresh, balanced acidity.
The Producer:
La Mancha, in central Spain is one of the countrys main wine producing regions, albeit more for quantity rather than quality. However, at Bodegas Verum winemaker Elías López-Montero along with his brothers is happily demonstrating that this area also has plenty of potential for premium wines. The López-Montero family have been involved in winemaking in the Tomelloso district, south of Madrid, for centuries, but it wasnt until 2005 that Bodegas Verum was established. Nevertheless, such has been their impact in a short space of time that they've garnered praise from respected wine critics such as Jancis Robinson and Tim Aitken to name but a few.
When to drink:
Quite versatile. Maybe avoid more citric dishes. Try with grilled red meats, ham, and especially chorizo based dishes.
Suitable for Vegans, Organic
A highly awarded, rich, organic Graciano from La Mancha.
The lowdown:
Bodegas Verum's relatively new, exciting Ulterior project is about producing organic wines made traditionally from both forgotten, historic, regional varieties and new varieties to the region that are future proof with regards to the changing climate. Graciano, a variety more commonly found in Rioja and Navarra, is one such new introduction to La Mancha and what a wine Verum have made with it! For such a hot part of Spain Graciano can still produce wines that are high in acidity and have relatively modest alcohol levels and so has found a new home in this part of the country. 10% has been aged in larger oak barrels with the rest in traditional very large clay jars for 10 months, and then at least a further 1 year in bottle in cellars before release. Black fruit, violet and floral aromas with garrigue notes lead onto a rich and intense palate with those black fruit notes coming through, a nice bite of spice and black pepper, smooth tannins, and fresh, balanced acidity.
The Producer:
La Mancha, in central Spain is one of the countrys main wine producing regions, albeit more for quantity rather than quality. However, at Bodegas Verum winemaker Elías López-Montero along with his brothers is happily demonstrating that this area also has plenty of potential for premium wines. The López-Montero family have been involved in winemaking in the Tomelloso district, south of Madrid, for centuries, but it wasnt until 2005 that Bodegas Verum was established. Nevertheless, such has been their impact in a short space of time that they've garnered praise from respected wine critics such as Jancis Robinson and Tim Aitken to name but a few.
When to drink:
Quite versatile. Maybe avoid more citric dishes. Try with grilled red meats, ham, and especially chorizo based dishes.
Suitable for Vegans, Organic
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Firm & Spicy Reds |
| Country | Spain |
| Grape Variety | Graciano |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Organic/Biodynamic | Organic |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegan |
| SKU | VE0Z17RN |
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