Ancestralopitekus Orange Verdejo Bodegas Parra Jimenez 2023
Country
Spain
Region
La Mancha
Producer
Bodegas Parra Jiménez
Grape(s)
Verdejo (100%)
Type
Orange
Style
Smooth
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
11%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
Biodynamic
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The 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, based in La Mancha, is the largest organic winery in Europe covering roughly 500ha of certified organic vineyards. Established in 1993 by the three Parra brothers, the family has farmed in La Mancha for generations. The brothers are still heavily involved in every aspect of the business today and are passionate about creating the best wine La Mancha has to offer. It took less than 20 years for Bodegas Parra Jiménez to become the largest organic winery in Europe - the Parras are passionate about continuing the farming methods observed by generations before them, free from pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilisers.
Tasting Notes
Made from 100% biodynamically farmed Verdejo grapes this orange wine from La Mancha is a great entry into the world of orange wine. Fermented on the skins and aged in French oak vats for 6 months, the wine has an attractive amber colour. Lees aging helps round out the wine, creating a smooth and complex finished wine. Subtle vanilla and spice along with delicate aromas of peach and orange are complimented by savoury, peppery notes on the palate.
Food
Serve as an aperitif or with light salmon or chicken dishes with nutty grains.
