Francisco Barona, Ribera del Duero 2022
Red | Spain | Ribera del Duero | 15% | Full-bodied red
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Whilst neither organic nor biodynamic by certification, Francisco runs his vineyards on holistic principles, using tinctures and infusions, very little sulphur or copper and following lunar influences, as previous generations did. The vines are allowed to grow relatively unchecked, with no trimming or shoot thinning in the summer to provide the maximum protection to the fruit and to achieve a balance with the canopy; the only intervention comes in August, after véraison, when the fruit changes from green to red when Francisco removes excess bunches to ensure maximum ripeness in the remaining ones. Harvesting is by hand into small baskets, with natural yeasts for fermentation; malolactic fermentation happens in new French oak, after which the wines are aged before bottling without any fining or filtration.
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