PALOS

Varietals: Verdejo 100%
Vintage: 2009
Winery: Agricola Castellana
Appellation: Vino de La Tierra de Castilla Y Leon
Total Production: 3,000 cases

TASTING NOTES
Color: Medium straw
Nose: Fragrant fennel, spring flowers, citrus and apple
Palate: Lively and persistent

VITICULTURE/VINIFICATION
The vineyards are in layered terraced soil. The top layer is rich in river pebbles.
The mid layer is sand and the third layer is a base of limestone. The soil is poor
in organic materials but retains warmth due to the mixture in the soil stratums.

TECHNICAL DATA
pH: 3.3
TA: 5.6 g/l
ALC: 12.5%
RS: 2.1g/l
Malolactic: No
Barrel ageing:No


WINEMAKER: ANGEL CALLEJA
Agricola Castellana produces Palos. This cooperative has some 400 small growers as members who cultivate 2000 hectares of vineyards. Located in La Seca, Valladolid Spain, the area has the characteristc Mediterranean climate under the protection of the Duero river. Summers are hot during the day but the altitude of 2300 feet guarantees cool nights and a perfect balance of sugar and acidity.


PresS/REVIEWS
87 Points - The Wine Advocate Issue 188 June 2010