2020 VINOS DE LA MEDITERRÁNEA LA ARCOS

Mediterranean Wines
Born to highlight minority grape varieties, growing in the soils and mesoclimates of the Mediterranean arc. It is a research and collaborative project with local entities and winemakers.

THE ESTATE
The Pont de Biar Estate features sandy soils and a Mediterranean-continental climate with low rainfall and significant thermal amplitude. Arcos vines are old, bush-trained, and late-ripening. They are interspersed with other varieties on the estate. Arcos is organically cultivated and certified by the Committee of Organic Agriculture of the Valencian Community (CAECV).

LA ARCOS 2020
Single-varietal wine made from Arcos, a very rare variety currently under study and recovery. Historically, this variety was used to complement others. Hand-selected harvest. Fermentation with whole berries without stems. Gentle daily pump-overs during the first days to assist extraction, combined with a long post-fermentation maceration for polysaccharide extraction. Aged for 6 months in stainless steel tanks. The lees are racked off until a clean wine is achieved. Bottled without clarification or filtration.

TASTING NOTES
La Arcos is a red wine with an intense purple color and very deep layer. Surprising aromas of black fruit compote, licorice, and subtle hints of coffee. On the palate, it impresses with velvety and voluminous tannins. Long and elegant finish.
A unique wine in its series.
Serving temperature: 10-15 °C

Winemaking and Aging
Region: Alto Vinalopó (Alicante) Without DO or IGP
Soil type: Clay-limestone
Varieties: 100% Arcos old vines
Harvest: October 19
Aging: 6 months in stainless steel tanks
Bottle production: 1037

Analytical Data
Alcohol: 15% vol
Volatile acidity: 0.35 g/L
Residual sugar: <0.10 g/L
Total acidity: 6.10 g tartaric acid/L
pH: 3.39

Total SO₂: <10 mg/L