Alta Marfa - 2021 Volcanic Tempranillo
Ripe blackberry and raspberry with silky tannins. This vineyard is a neighbor to Alta Marfa’s own at the foot of Blue Mountain, wonderfully farmed, and at over 5,000 above sea level this vineyard site speaks for itself.
Production Notes:
Hand-harvested. Destemmed. Fermented in polyethylene egg. Completed malolactic fermentation. Aged 10 months in neutral American oak. Added 40ppm total SO2 at bottling.
Other Notes:
100% | tempranillo
AVA | Texas Davis Mountains
Vineyard | blue moutain trail
About Alta Marfa:
In our own vineyard we are learning to farm in a way that promotes soil health and minimizes degradation of the environment. We believe that this approach to farming results in the most delicious wine, the longest lived vines and the happiest farmers. Our goal is to seek out, partner with, learn from, and help develop other farmers who share these same values. The intent of our wines is to make any drinker feel welcome, excited and interested, whether they be new to wine or the mostseasoned wine nerd.
About Texas Davis Mountains AVA
It has been described as a mountain island where the climate is cooler, slightly wetter, and more biologically diverse than the surrounding Chihuahuan desert. Vines can take advantage of cooler temps at higher elevations that range between 4,500 ft and 8,300 ft above sea level. Rainfall is limited, but with irrigation, some terrific quality grapes can be grown.
Designated: 1999
Vineyards: Total acreage: 270,000
Top Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon
