Spain, Pago Casa Gran, Malvasia, Espagne, Blanc
Spain, Pago Casa Gran, Malvasia, Espagne, Blanc
The “recent” history of wine at Pago Casa Gran estate began at least 300 years ago. They have preserved an ancient wine cellar from those times in the Casa Benasal building. Manuela Galbis, the founder’s mother, reinitiated wine production at Pago Casa Gran during the 1960’s. However, wine remnants dating back to the 4th century B.C. have also been found just a short distance from the winery, in the ruins of an Iberian town located a top the mountain that borders the estate. Pago Casa Gran defnie itself
Presentation
This is an ancient Mediterranean variety that was mostly abandoned in Spain. Since we believe in it and in its great potential we have worked on the vine selection (clone and rootstock) to introduce it to our estate on the right soil.
Winemaking
Winemaking begins with ripen grapes higher than 13.5%. Grapes are put in the press without smashing them. The fermentation of the must with native yeast with high turbidity.
Varietals
Malvasia: 100
Specifications
Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.
GM:
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
