2023 Agricola Augalevada 'Ollos de Maia' Tinto, Ribeiro, Spain Marco Tinessa vibrant expression of their terroir

vibrant expression of their terroir while remaining technically strong and highly age worthy

south-sloping

The Chardonnay is vinified in old barrels

The vineyard is farmed without irrigation in granite rocks and sandy soils surrounded by freeways and track homes

Chalone AVA) sits at a high elevation in a desert-like area of the Gabilan Mountains

2023 Agricola Augalevada 'Ollos de Maia' Tinto, Ribeiro, Spain Marco Tinessa vibrant expression of their terroirOllos de Maia is a blend of 15 year old, biodynamically farmed vines: 45% Caio Longo, 45% Brancellao, and 10% Cao da Terra, from the Ribeiro's unofficial Mio subzone, situated at altitudes of 205 245m on a south southwest face of granite bedrock with sand and clay topsoil. Natural fermentation with 20% whole clusters and undergoes a 40 day natural fermentation with gentle extractions. Aged partially under flor for 10 months in 500 600L old barrels.