Their approach focuses on minimal intervention and expressing the unique terroir of their high-altitude parcels
results in a wine that expresses the authentic character of the historic Spanish Airén grape variety
or set aside a few bottles to develop further complexity
After a gentle pressing with a vertical press
even though they sit right next to the more famous Collioure
La Esencia Volume:75CL Their approach focuses on minimalLa Esencia by Ral Moreno is a unique wine that blurs the line between red and white. Made from a blend of Tintilla, Palomino, Pedro Ximnez, and Arinto grapes, it comes from historic vineyards in Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlcar de Barrameda, and Pago Balbaina. The vines grow on albariza soils, known for their chalky texture, which adds a distinct freshness and minerality to the wine. Fermented with whole bunches in handmade clay amphorae and aged partly