Peña El Gato Natural

A new scientific challenge that allows us to approach the production of wine without any additives, as it was 2.000 years ago.

This wine has not received any sulphurous or other additives in its entire production and ageing process.

Designation of origin

D.O.Ca.Rioja, Baños de Río Tobía, Rioja Alta

Variety

100% Grenache

Vineyard

70 year old singular Vineyard. Organic viticulture. Vineyard planted on slopes exposed south facing 650 meters above sea level with poor, shallow soils with a marked clay-calcareous character.

Winemaking

After its destalking, the grapes are covered in new barrels of 500 liters of French oak Tronçais in which it carries out the alcoholic fermentation and aging. The wine remains in the barrels with the lees of fermentation for 10 months.

Harvest

Manual harvest in boxes of 17 kg. of these vineyards are obtained 2,500 kg per hectare.

Climate

Atlantic influence, in one of the coolest areas of Rioja, with cold winters, temperate summers, and soft and long autumn. The large temperature variation between day and night causes a slow maturation, which is very suitable for polyphenol synthesis and aromatic development.

Production

660 bottles

Tasting notes

Its bluish color of wide intensity stands out. Its fruity nose resembles strawberries and raspberries. It has a very complex structured palate, with silky and elegant tannins. It has a balanced acidity and long persistence in the mouth.

Peña El Gato Natural