{"product_id":"ancestralopitekus-verdejo-2024-11-5","title":"Ancestralopitekus | Verdejo 2024 | 11.5%","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe high altitude, great plain of La Mancha, to the south of Madrid and east of\u003cbr\u003eToledo, represents the largest viticultural area of Spain. The climate is arid, extreme\u003cbr\u003ein both summer and winter, tempered by strong prevailing winds. The widely planted\u003cbr\u003ewhite Arien grape variety is slowly losing favour to Tempranillo, Shiraz and Garnacha\u003cbr\u003eand the old wineries are giving way to gleaming modern facilities heralding a\u003cbr\u003erevolution for the region`s winemaking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBodegas Parra Jiménez was established in 1993 by the three Parra brothers, who\u003cbr\u003epioneered organic viticulture in the region. In 2008 they went further pursuing their\u003cbr\u003epassion for the environment, adapting Biodynamic agriculture and on top of this they\u003cbr\u003eare free from pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilisers. The family also farm\u003cbr\u003egrains, garlic, cereals and sheep. A Biodynamic approach helps to form a closed\u003cbr\u003esustainable and biodiverse ecosystem, the grains help feed the livestock, which in\u003cbr\u003eturn fertilize the crops. The endangered black sheep species they keep are used to\u003cbr\u003emake delicious local Manchego cheese. The estate is in the hands of the younger\u003cbr\u003egeneration, Pablo Parra, who has steered the winery towards minimal intervention\u003cbr\u003ewinemaking and who is very enthusiastic about continuing the biodynamic\u003cbr\u003ephilosophy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from biodynamically farmed Verdejo grapes this orange wine from La Mancha\u003cbr\u003eis a great entry into the world of orange wine. Fermented with ambient yeasts on the\u003cbr\u003eskins for 10 days and aged in very large French oak vats for 6 months. The wine is\u003cbr\u003eonly partially filtered and has an attractive cloudy amber colour. Lees aging helps\u003cbr\u003eround out the wine, creating a smooth and complex finished wine. Subtle vanilla and\u003cbr\u003espice along with delicate aromas of peach and orange are complimented by savoury,\u003cbr\u003epeppery notes on the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe as an aperitif or with light salmon or chicken dishes with nutty grains.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rare Drop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57041762124041,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/7369\/4985\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5183ae76-2128-4a51-bdfe-b8e9d6e282cf.jpg?v=1778159750","url":"https:\/\/www.theraredrop.co.uk\/products\/ancestralopitekus-verdejo-2024-11-5","provider":"The Rare Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}