Glarima 2022 white (gewürztraminer, chardonnay) Somontano

White Glarima is a prime example of a floral, crisp and fresh wine from the region of Somontano, North-eastern Spain. D.O. Somontano Vintage: 2022 Grape blend: 80% Gewurztraminer – 20% Chardonnay Colour: Pale yellow with green tinges. Nose: Exotic fruit and floral aromas typical of the grape varieties. Palate: Smooth yet vivacious and well balanced with a long finish. Vineyards: The estate is divided into individual vineyards. The grapes for this wine are come from the Finca Torresales vineyard. Vines are trained on wires using a trellised system to a height of 1.8m, and are pruned to leave a single spur, this form of pruning is known as ‘unilateral cordon de royat’. There are 4115 vines per ha. producing 1.5kg of fruit per plant. Wine Making / Aging: The freshly picked grapes are gently pressed and then left the settle then fermented separately in a traditional way at a controlled temperature of 14ºC in stainless steel tanks. Following the alcoholic fermentation the wines are blended together. Aged for less than three months with a daily ‘bâtonnage’, or stirring. 75cl 13% abv Enjoy at 8° C Brilliant combination of  Gewurztraminer and Chardonnay