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Denominacion de Origen
D.O. Montilla-Moriles
Location
Av. Mª Auxiliadora, 1 14550 Montilla (Córdoba), Spain
Varietal
100% Pedro Ximénez
Vineyards
Trellis 80%. Traditional 20%
Year(s) Planted
Between 1990 and 2000
Viticulture
The grape (Pedro Ximénez), the soil (Albariza) and the climate (extreme summer) are determining factors in the viticulture of Montilla wines.
Soils
Albarizas (white loam, chalky) soil
Climate
Continental. Hot days/cool nights during growing season. Semi arid.
Winemaking
Criaderas and solera system, traditional method involving rows of casks of American oak under a clear layer of yeast know as the “Velo de flor”. After it is lightly sweetened with concentrated must. It is a pale sweet wine, which preserves the color and freshness of the Fino with a gentle sweetness that combines beautifully together.
Aging
Our Alvear Pale Cream is aged in a biological way under a clear layer that the yeast creates on top of the wine, known as the velo de flor, that prevents the wine from oxidation and gives it its characteristic aroma and flavor. Aging at least 2 years
Comments
Gold in color with a delicate and flowery aroma. It is a lightly sweetened Fino with a medium-sweet flavor.