Resalte Vendimia Seleccionada 2020 – Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel

To produce Resalte Vendimia Seleccionada Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel vinification takes place purely by gravity, without the use of pumps and a philosophy of minimal intervention is followed to respect the characteristics of the fruit and its provenance. Fermentation took place at carefully controlled temperatures to preserve the freshness from this cooler microclimate. Resalte Vendimia Seleccionada Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel aged for 12 months in 500 litre French oak barrels imparting subtle complexity, while retaining the purity of fruit.The grapes come from a vineyard situated on a limestone plateau at 1,000 metres above sea-level; the highest in the region, which contributes to the fresher style of this wine. The vines are carefully tended throughout the year, with patience, specialised craftsmanship and manual work. Emphasis is placed on keeping the vine healthy, with winter pruning, bunch thinning and shoot thinning all taking place to capture the personality of the terroir. The grapes are hand-harvested at optimum maturity. They follow a philosophy of keeping yields low and strive to keep the soils healthy, which allows the grapes to fully express the characteristics of their privileged location.