REGION | Spain, Valencia |
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VARIETAL | Blend |
TYPE | Red Wine |
SIZE | 750ml |
ABV | 13.0% |
List price: | $25.99 |
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Sale price: | $19.99 |
You save: | $6.00 (23%) |
Notes | |||
"Spanish for saffron, Safrà is a wine that shows the growing confidence of Pablo Calatayud in the ancient stone lagars and subterranean clay amphorae present at Celler del Roure. Safrà is a blend of Mandó, the principal indigenous grape of this part of Valencia, with a small amount of Garnacha Tintorera. Harvested by hand and partially destemmed, this cuvée is fermented by natural yeasts in stone lagars and stainless steel tanks then aged for 6 months in amphorae. This is about as pure and naked an example of Valencian wine as once can find, showing a brightness of fruit and a forthright and alluringly authenticity." —winemaker Wine Anthology Team Review-Made up of 70% Mando and 30% Arcos this combination works quite well together. Made in old world winemaking style this wine is both expressive and bright having juicy mouthfeel and a floral and fresh nose. An incredible value for all the effort that went into the winemaking. A must try. Cheers! |
Critical Acclaim | |||
"They consider 2020 Safrà the more balanced vintage to date, with the help of the Arcos structure, which makes it longer and more complex. It's 70% Mandó and 30% Arcos that fermented in stainless steel vats with 30% full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in 2,600-liter tinaja for six months. It has 13% alcohol and a pH of 3.45. It's juicy, floral, tasty and fresh, with very fine tannins and a long, focused finish. The combination of Mandó and Arcos works quite well; the blend is serious, with structure keeping the brightness. All of these wines are incredible values. 20,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2021." —Wine Advocate |