Bodegas Mustiguillo
2022 Mestizaje Blanco
BLEND | 61% Merseguera, 15% Malvasia, 16% Xarello & 8% Viognier
VINEYARDS | From the almost lost indigenous variety, Merseguera, these estate vines are grown organically at Finca Calvestra, at over 900 meters altitude. These vines were grafted onto existing Bobal vines (of over 40 years) where the Bobal could not reach maturity due to the altitude.
WINEMAKING | Native yeast fermentation in tank and aged sur lies in concrete and stainless steel.
PRESS | 91 WA
“The white blend 2022 Mestizaje Blanco was produced with 61% Merseguera, 16% Xarello, 15% Malvasía and 8% Viognier, mostly grafted on old Bobal vines in Finca Calvestra at 920 meters in altitude. It fermented by variety and plot with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and then matured with the fine lees in stainless steel and concrete for six months. It’s not a shy white with 13.5% alcohol and good freshness and acidity. 2022 is a little more exuberant, more expressive and open, direct, quite immediate. They harvested a little earlier to keep the freshness.” - Luis Gutierrez
TASTING NOTES | The Viognier is immediately apparent on the nose with apricot, tropical fruit and honey while underlying notes of white peach, scented flowers and citrus hints creep in from the Merseguera. The tightwire balance between the fleshy Viognier/Malvasia and taut Merseguera continue with a fresh, fruity and floral attack and an unctuous mid palate that is kept in check by bracing acidity. Truly one of a kind, Mestizaje shows its unique personality is this pleasant, crispy, imminently friendly wine.
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