Valencia, Spain
The wine is certainly a contradiction, as mentioned by another rater. A grape rarely used outside of blends. The nose is floral, citrusy, sort of honeyed and leads one to believe its bigger than it is. The racy acidity is similar to Torrontes - a zippy little number...
The wine is certainly a contradiction, as mentioned by another rater. A grape rarely used outside of blends. The nose is floral, citrusy, sort of honeyed and leads one to believe its bigger than it is. The racy acidity is similar to Torrontes - a zippy little number...
3 people found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2015Finca Calvestra'13. Un blanco diferente y bastante interesante.
Finca Calvestra'13. Un blanco diferente y bastante interesante.
1 person found it helpfulMay 13th, 2015100% Merseguera, a local variety. A very different white with white flowers and Wild herbs.
100% Merseguera, a local variety. A very different white with white flowers and Wild herbs.
1 person found it helpfulMar 23rd, 2015
Something New Every Day -- Acacia, Jasmine, Sap
Something New Every Day -- Acacia, Jasmine, Sap
Oct 22nd, 2016
2013. Nose between steely & leesy, hint of spice. Palate unexpectedly rich & full, with tingly minerality. @bergamotalley
2013. Nose between steely & leesy, hint of spice. Palate unexpectedly rich & full, with tingly minerality. @bergamotalley
Jun 25th, 2016Lemon, citrus, minerals, zest, vibrant acidity.
Lemon, citrus, minerals, zest, vibrant acidity.
Jun 6th, 2017
Floral, light, rich, big smooth mouthfeel, yet citrus and tangy acidity. Lovely wine.
Floral, light, rich, big smooth mouthfeel, yet citrus and tangy acidity. Lovely wine.
Feb 27th, 2016
White peaches and jasmine, great structure and length. Wow!
White peaches and jasmine, great structure and length. Wow!
Jan 20th, 2016Finca Calvestra de Bodegas Mustiguillo en Requena. Vino de Pago con Merseguera, una uva autóctona fermentada sobre lías en barricas de alcacia. Diferente, aroma suave, acidez marcada. Extraordinario
Finca Calvestra de Bodegas Mustiguillo en Requena. Vino de Pago con Merseguera, una uva autóctona fermentada sobre lías en barricas de alcacia. Diferente, aroma suave, acidez marcada. Extraordinario
Nov 7th, 2015
