Finca Salazar > La Tierra de Castilla

The Salazar family is one of the oldest families in Castilla La Mancha, dating back to the 1800's. The Salazar Estate ("Finca" in Spanish) is located in the town of Corral de Almaguer, in the province of Toledo. This area is quite well known for producing excellent Tempranillos. The soil is mainly clay and limestone and the vineyards are around 800 metres above sea level. The Salazar family owns several vineyards which vary in age; most of the vines are head pruned, which is traditional for the area. The un-oaked wines produced by the estate emphasize crisp and lively fruit. They are versatile, crowd-pleasing and representative of the terroir.
Farming practices: organic.

Sauvignon Blanc

Vino de la Tierra de Castilla.
100% Sauvignon Blanc from a 10 ha single vineyard of 12 year old vines.
Soil: clay limestone with layers of pebble stones.
Altitude: 2460 to 2625 feet above sea level.
Training system: treillis.
The grapes are hand harvested at the end of August, fermented and aged over lees for several months in small stainless steel tanks, at controlled temperature of 59F.
Tropical aromas of melon and papaya with subtle herbal notes. Fresh and juicy on the palate, with bright white grapefruit and balanced acidity. 12% alcohol. 20.000 bottles produced.

Tempranillo

Vino de la Tierra de Castilla.
100% Tempranillo from 4 different plots, with 17 to 40+ year old vines.
Soil: clay limestone with layers of pebble stones.
Altitude: 2460 to 2625 feet above sea level.
Training system: head pruned.
The grapes are hand harvested in small cases and sorted at the winery. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks of 10.000 liters. Aged over lees during several months. Each plot is vinified separately and assembled before bottling.
A medium body, fresh and lively red to pair with salads, tapas and grilled meats. 13% Alcohol. 20.000 bottles produced.

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