MR A WHITE VIURA Solagüen VIURA 2009

VARIETAL.
The grapes selected to make this white are 100% Viura. The vines are planted at an altitude of between 500 and 560 metres, low bush trained, and picked by hand.
VINTAGE
Until May, precipitation was sufficient for a good start to the vegetative cycle, but a later dry period lasting until September brought the cycle forward by 10 days from flowering, resulting in the acceleration of the alcoholic maturation out of
step with the phenolic maturation. A lot of rain just before the vintage served to ease this asymmetry to a large extent and restore the maturation balance so that in the last phase of the harvest the best qualities of the grapes were obtained. This slow progression again brought about a long harvest period. The harvest was excellent with no noteworthy issues relating to the health of the grapes.
WINE MAKINGS PROCES
After crushing and destemming, the wine is cold
macerated on the skins for 36 hours. Then the must is separated by gravity and is poured off, also at low temperature, leaving it ready for the start of the alcoholic fermentation. This takes place at 14ºC for some 20 days, after which batonage is employed with fine lees in tank and a final racking before fining and bottling.
APPEARANCE.
Straw-yellow body, with greyish tones at the rim.
BOUQUET
Apple fruit aromas predominate, with banana and a little grapefruit. Overall fruit character but not over-dominant or excessive, one of the virtues of the viura.
TASTE
A good balance of smooth acidity and slight oiliness, smooth finish without being warm, and the same fruit characters which were picked up on the nose.
ANALITICS
Alcohol: 12,5% Vol
Volatile acidity: 0,34 g/l
Total acidity: 5,2 g/l
PH: 3,54
Residual sugar: 1,4 g/l
Serving temperature:
10/12º C.