Promara Amphora
- Amber/Tawny
- Promara (100%)
- Amphora
Believed to derive from a term associated with early ripening, the white grape Promara is compelling for its drought tolerance, moderate sugars, and acid retention in hot conditions. This cuvée sees a one-week cold soak then spontaneous fermentation in various-sized amphoras and five months aging. Full-bodied with tropical and stone fruits, butter, honey, and wild flower notes. Stony mineral core underlies a waxy body with a saline sharpness.
Winemaking Information
Harvest on 15 of September. De-stemmed and crushed following one-week cold soak and soft press. Spontaneous fermentation of must in amphoras 500L, 800L, 1200L.
Aging for 5 months in amphoras and make sur lie two times a week.
Vineyard Information
The vineyards cover 25 hectares of land, with new plantings added every year. They are located at an altitude of 400 - 600 m and are influenced by the warm Mediterranean climate and the considerable rainfall (620 mm / year, on average). The surrounding hills, the crystal gypsum, limestone and quartz rich soils, together with the uninterrupted exposure to the winds of the valley, modify the local mesoclimate.