Hand harvested at night, 60% whole cluster, natural yeast fermentation in tank and open-topped vats, 28-day maceration with limited pumpovers
Aging
12 months in well-seasoned French oak barrels, then a few months in tank before bottling, vegan
Overview
Balbaína has the most Atlantic influence of all the Pagos that Bodegas Luis Pérez farms producing a Tintilla with a depth of peppery black cherry fruit balanced with a saline freshness amplified by the addition of 10% co-fermented Palomino Fino.