José Gil Tempranillo vino del pueblo Labastida 2024 charles-hours zesty acidity

zesty acidity

Bunches are harvested manually and transported to the cellar in small boxes to avoid crushing the berries

Aromatically complex and layered this wine shows intense primary fruit notes of blackberries

Delicious and ready to drink now with cellaring potential for up to eight years

The cooler ripening period and late harvest has allowed for excellent flavour development whilst ensuring a high level of natural acidity

José Gil Tempranillo vino del pueblo Labastida 2024 charles-hours zesty acidityThis wine from Labastida is based on two parcels owned by a viticultor friend (Inigo Perea) and a third vineyard which Jose and Vicky rent. In total, theres less than a hectare, just 4km away from San Vicente. Its Tempranillo 90% with Garnacha and various field blend whites. The handling is the same as for the San Vicente wines; gently aged ten months in large wood in the historical San Vicente cave after concrete fermentation in the Briones facility.