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Ancestralopitekus Orange Verdejo (2023)

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This orange wine from La Mancha, made from biodynamically farmed Verdejo grapes, is a wonderful introduction to orange wine. Fermented with ambient yeasts on the skins for 10 days and aged in large French oak vats for 6 months, it is only partially filtered, resulting in a cloudy amber hue. Lees aging creates a smooth, complex finish. Subtle vanilla and spice, along with delicate peach and orange aromas, are complemented by savoury, peppery notes on the palate.

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    TypeOrange Wine, Vegan Friendly, White, Vegetarian
    Vintage2023
    When to DrinkNow
    ProducerBodegas Parra Jiménez
    RegionLa Mancha
    GrapesMacabeo/Viura
    PairingServe as an aperitif or with light salmon or chicken dishes with nutty grains.
    ABV11%
    Volume75cl (Full Bottle)

    Region

    The high altitude, great plain of La Mancha, to the south of Madrid and east of Toledo, represents the largest viticultural area of Spain. The climate is arid, extreme in both summer and winter, tempered by strong prevailing winds. The widely planted white Arien grape variety is slowly losing favour to Tempranillo, Shiraz and Garnacha and the old wineries are giving way to gleaming modern facilities heralding a revolution for the region`s winemaking.

    Producer

    Bodegas Parra Jiménez was established in 1993 by the three Parra brothers, who pioneered organic viticulture in the region. In 2008 they went further pursuing their passion for the environment, adapting Biodynamic agriculture and on top of this they are free from pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilisers. The family also farm grains, garlic, cereals and sheep. A Biodynamic approach helps to form a closed sustainable and biodiverse ecosystem, the grains help feed the livestock, which in turn fertilize the crops. The endangered black sheep species they keep are used to make delicious local Manchego cheese. The estate is in the hands of the younger generation, Pablo Parra, who has steered the winery towards minimal intervention winemaking and who is very enthusiastic about continuing the biodynamic philosophy.

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    Ancestralopitekus Orange Verdejo (2023)

    This orange wine from La Mancha, made from biodynamically farmed Verdejo grapes, is a wonderful introduction to orange wine. Fermented with ambient yeasts on the skins for 10 days and aged in large French oak vats for 6 months, it is only partially filtered, resulting in a cloudy amber hue. Lees aging creates a smooth, complex finish. Subtle vanilla and spice, along with delicate peach and orange aromas, are complemented by savoury, peppery notes on the palate.

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