Vera de Estenas 'Tardana de Estenas' Blanco Utiel-Requena, 2024 salted caramel the vineyards experienced inconsistent weather

the vineyards experienced inconsistent weather that reduced yield and ripened the remaining grapes quickly

and a subtle spice from an underrepresented varietal

and vigorous tannins that surely drive its flavors of dark cherry

and more delicate than the 2022 vintage

with a hint of granite

Vera de Estenas 'Tardana de Estenas' Blanco Utiel-Requena, 2024 salted caramel the vineyards experienced inconsistent weather100% Tardana, a late ripening grape variety native to Utiel Requena in southeastern Spain outside of Valencia, grown very sparsely outside of the Vera de Estenas estate. The grapes are sourced from 50 year old bush vines and direct pressed into concrete tanks, before being passed onto clay tinaja, or amphora pots. The wine develops a ton of texture throughout the vilification process but maintains its bright tropical fruit character. It is a versatile