Vara y Pulgar 2022 is a surprising and delicious rarity. Compañía de Vinos del Atlántico, a giant winery present in 18 denominations of Spain and Portugal, produces this single-varietal of tintilla, a historical variety in Jerez, currently in the process of recovery. The vineyards of origin for this wine date back to 1933 and grow in fine albariza soils that provide great uniqueness. 20 months of aging in cement tanks, large wooden vats, and French oak barrels have resulted in a perfumed, concentrated, and juicy red wine.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tintilla
Type of barrel
Cement tank, 4000-liter wooden vats, and used French oak barrels
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Barrel aging time
20 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Tasting notes
Vara y Pulgar exhibits a deep and opaque ruby red color.
Highly perfumed nose dominated by aromas of black fruits, flowers, and herbs with a mineral and smoky touch.
On the palate, it is juicy and concentrated. Notes of blackberry, violet, and bitter beer. Persistent, very long and spicy finish with soft tannins.
The winery
In 2002, the union of the winemaking heritage of the families of Alberto Orte and Patrick Mata gave birth to the Compañía de Vinos del Atlántico, a winemaking giant present in 18 denominations of origin in Spain and Portugal, including Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Toro, Rueda, Rías Baixas, Priorat, Cádiz, Douro, and Alentejano. With the purpose of crafting unique wines that faithfully express the identity of their place of origin, the company boasts some of the best vineyards in these production areas.