Atlántida is a rare dry red wine crafted from the nearly extinct Tintilla grape variety in the Sherry region. The wine benefits from the albariza soil, a pure white chalk unique to the region.
This is an ancient variety most similar to Tinta Miuda from Portugal, and also likened to the more famous Graciano of Rioja. Vines planted since 1992. Tended in albariza soil at 70m (230 ft) elevation.
The grapes are hand-harvested at night to ensure maximum freshness. They undergo fermentation in oak vats with 90% whole cluster and 10% de-stemmed fruit, experiencing two daily rackings and two pump-overs over a 28-day maceration period.
After pressing, the juice is transferred to 1–2-year-old 500-liter French oak barrels for one year. It is then moved to 3–4-year-old 225-liter barrels for an additional 6 months before bottling, totaling 18 months of aging.
TASTING NOTES: Dusty albariza chalk supports aromas of Italian plum, dried black cherry, and green herbs like rosemary and sage. Hints of sea breeze and minerality reminiscent of bluefin tuna are present. As the wine opens, wild fruits emerge, giving way to a palate that is light, lifted, and elegant. It offers mouthwatering acidity, persistent flavor, and integrated tannins. The wine reveals restrained red and black fruits, candied violet and subtle notes of oregano and Darjeeling tea on the finish.
