Agrícola La Portera
‘Tardano Blanco’
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| pH | 3.28 |
| Total Acid | 5.83 g/l |
| Residual sugar: | 3.10 g |
| Story | Tardano comes from the Spanish word 'tardío', or belated. Jorge, Javier and Francisco had hoped to release their Garnacha from Cariñena in 2020, but due to the COVID pandemic, had to postpone the release to 2022. |
| Tasting Notes | Lemon color, medium intensity. Aromas of apple, pear, citrus and a slight lactic touch. Lively and fresh in the mouth, long and slightly creamy, with a mineral touch on the finish. |
| Wine of Origin | ALMONACID DE LA SIERRA, ZARAGOZA, ARAGÓN, SPAIN |
| Grapes | 65% Macabeo, 35% Garnacha Blanca |
| Vines Age | Planted in 1999 |
| Elevation | 2100 feet |
| Soil | Clay and limestone |
| Climate | Continental |
| Harvest | Harvested by hand in 15 kg. boxes |
| Winemaker | Jorge Navascués |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation at low temperature (15º) using natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks. |
| Maturation | 4 months on its lees in stainless steel tanks. Bottled in April 2024. |
