CASA LA RAD MALVASIA “ Edicion Especial”
"Our Malvasía Edición Especial demonstrates the potential of a very rare Rioja grape variety. Coming from old vines grown in the Ocón Valley, this unique variety reveals its true character in ideal conditions for producing wines of great aromatic" —
Barbara Palacios, winemaker
Appellation
Rioja D.O.Ca.
Grape(s)
100% Malvasía Riojana. 52 years old vines planted “en vaso” single vineyard “Parcel 12”
Altitude/Soil
546 m. limestone-marl soils typical of the area, with substantial decomposed rock residues from mountain bedrock degradation
Farming Methods
Sustainable farming, Vegan
Harvest
Harvested by hand with grape selection in the vineyard
Production
Bunches are destemmed and macerated with the skins, bled after 24 h. Barrel fermentation in 50% new 500-liter French oak barrels
Aging
Aged for 10 months in 500 L used French oak barrels

CASA LA RAD MALVASIA “ Edicion Especial”
2022