Campestral Ancestral Tinto | Cadiz, Spain

£16.10

This sparkling red is part of the range of Pet-Nat Ancestral wines from Bodegas Campestral, made with a blend of red grapes from their own vineyards – Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tintilla de Rota and Petit Verdot.

A very surprising drink, light and refreshing due to its carbonation but not without the structure and tannins of a good young red wine.

After the manual harvest, the grapes are vatted and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled before the end of the fermentation process is complete in order to generate a natural carbonation in the bottle. After a few months’ lees contact, the wine is disgorged to lose this sediment and bottled with a crown cap to retain the sparkle in the bottle.

Awards:

16 points – Jancis Robinson

82 points – Guia Penin

Gold Medal – Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition

Gold Medal – IWSA

This sparkling red is part of the range of Pet-Nat Ancestral wines from Bodegas Campestral, made with a blend of red grapes from their own vineyards – Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tintilla de Rota and Petit Verdot.

A very surprising drink, light and refreshing due to its carbonation but not without the structure and tannins of a good young red wine.

After the manual harvest, the grapes are vatted and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled before the end of the fermentation process is complete in order to generate a natural carbonation in the bottle. After a few months’ lees contact, the wine is disgorged to lose this sediment and bottled with a crown cap to retain the sparkle in the bottle.

Awards:

16 points – Jancis Robinson

82 points – Guia Penin

Gold Medal – Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition

Gold Medal – IWSA

Origin: Cadiz, Spain

Grapes: Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tintilla de Rota, Petit Verdot

Tasting Notes: A deep intense garnet colour; lively bubbles without being aggressive, which forms a good head. An intense bouquet with hints of liquorice, candied fruit, and many nuances of pastry and confectionery. A dry palate which retains elegance from first impressions to its well-balanced exit. There are herbal hints of eucalyptus and balsam; the tannins are slightly astringent but without overwhelming the palate.

ABV: 13.0%

Vintage: 2020

Ageing potential:

Attributes: Vegan, natural

Clousure: Crown cap

Farming: Organic practices

Sustainability info: no use of additives or added products in any wine (artificial yeasts and nutrients, chemicals, etc). 

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Food pairing suggestions: enjoy with appetisers, meats, game stews, cheeses and dark chocolate desserts.