After the resurrection of the Bobal grape, Toni set himself to another task: the rehabilitation of Merseguera. This typical grape of the Alto Turia, near Valencia, had all but disappeared - only a few plonk wines of it still remained.
This project started more than 10 years ago, on a slope vineyard at some 900 m above sea level, when Bobal grapes never seemed to ripen.
Toni decided to replace them with Merceguera plants, and started some micro-vinifications. In 2011, he launched his first Merseguera wine, in small quantities. To give it more aromas and punch, he adds some Malvasia and Viognier to the blend.
Vinification
Stainless steel tanks.
Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (10-16°C).
Storage potential
Drink as from : 2024
Best moment : 2024-2025
Until : 2026
To serve
Serve at 12°C in a large glass.
Trial analysis
Very open, alluring nose of flowers and melon. Very lively and even a little fizzy on the palate, shadowing the aromas of the nose. This is more an elegant than an opulent wine. Not one's general idea of a Spanish white wine. Medium bodied. Very well-balanced.
Flavor profile
Wood
None
Aged in wood barrels
Heavily aged in wood barrels
Acidity
Low acidity
Balanced
High acidity
Fruitiness
Low fruitiness
Balanced
High fruitiness
Structure
Elegant
Balanced
Full-bodied