N°1 Selección Especial

D.O. Málaga & D.O. Sierras de Málaga

Villages of Almachár, El Borge, Canillas de Albaida, Alta Axarquía, the most historic subzone D.O. Málaga

100% Muscat of Alexandria. The oldest variety in the Muscat family and one of the few remaining genetically unmodified vitis vinifera cultivars remaining in the world today. The Phoenicians transplanted this grape from Alexandria, Egypt to Málaga approximately 2,600 years ago.

Villazo, Navarrete, El Panderón, Monte Faco y Fuente Guzmán. All located in the coolest parts of the region.

1920-1950

Traditional dry farmed viticulture. Practicing organic gobelet (vaso) trained vines. Cultivated completely by hand, and grapes are carried up the mountain with the assistance of mules. The majority of the vines receive no treatments and minimal human intervention. Many of the vineyards are planted directly into the rock (slate).

No organic matter. Decomposed slate with small a small percentage of white quartz.

Extremely dry Mediterranean climate with 120-150 mm of rainfall per year. The Axarquia is at high elevation which results in extreme diurnal shifts in the summer allowing for long and balanced maturation. Our vineyard sites are north facing.

Late harvest (partially dehydrated) bunches are further dried at the winery. Whole cluster pressed in a pneumatic press. Fermentation occurs in 1,900L stainless steel tanks. When fermentation reaches 11.5-12% alcohol, the temperature of the tank is dropped to halt fermentation. A small amount of SO2 is added to stop fermentation and the wine is aged in tank for 6 months before bottling.

6 months sur lie in stainless steel.

Golden color. Honey, candied fruits, and white flowers. An opulent mouth feel balanced out by bright acidity. 4.5kg of late harvest grapes are used to make one 375mL bottle.