2017 Alberto Orte "Escalada do Bibei", Valdeorras, SpainABOUT THIS WINE In Valdeorras, Alberto works with a few local farmers who own parcels of old vine Merenzao (Trousseau), Mencia and Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouchet). These parcels are miniscule, so production is extremely small. The steep parcels that produce Escalada Do Sil and Escalada Do Bibei are located along the riverbanks of the Sil and Bibei rivers. Most of the surrounding vineyards have been abandoned, leaving them isolated and surrounded

and the next ten years look set to provide as much if not more excitement than the last

There is ripeness

On the palate the attack is sharp and lively

at the lower entrance to the cellars

white nectarine

These vineyards also benefit from refreshing air streams sliding from the summits

This small village is home to a number of ‘Grand Cru’ (Erste Lagen) vineyards

This wine has quickly become one of California's best white blends

Cantina Carafoli is thriving under the third generation with advancements in technology

Working exclusively with organic or biodynamic vineyards

we reduce the quantity of sulfites in the wine to the strict minimum to guarantee a better digestibility and an ivresse joyeuse (literally a joyful inebriation

to listen to what others hear