Aroa Laia 2022
A surprising white wine
Vineyard
Located on the northern border, covered by the mountain ranges of Urbasa and Andia. Organic- Biodynamic farming on fresh calcareous clay soils.
Harvest
Manual harvest of selected grapes, begining in early September.
Winemaking
Fermentation with natural yeasts, avoiding surpassing 16ºC, with the aim to obtain powerful and fresh aromatic profile.
Varieties
Garnacha Blanca.
Alcohol content
12,5% Vol.
Aging
Half of the wine spends 3 months in French and European oak barrels.
Tasting notes
Colour
Bright pale yellow colour with green edges.
Nose
The bouquet is very fresh and elegant. Reminiscent of tropical fruits (passion fruit, pineapple, mango), citrus (grapefruit, tangerine) and a touch of mint.
Palate
The taste is initially fruity, then salty because of Cantabrian sea. It is elegant, pleasant and fresh.
90 points.
Peñín Guide 2021. 2019 vintage.
Gold Medal
Ecovino Awards 2017, 2013 and 2012. 2016, 2012 and 2011 vintages.
Gold Medal
Wine Contest Sub-30 2018 and 2017. 2017 and 2016 vintages.
Gold Medal
Concurso Nacional de Vinos Ecológicos Ciudad de
National Ecological Wines Competition Estella-Lizarra 2012. 2011 vintage.
Silver Medal
Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2018. 2016 vintage.
