Vertiente De Las Ánimas 2024 | Las Pedreras | Cebreros

Vertiente De Las Ánimas by Las Pedreras (2024)

This red wine is produced by Las Pedreras, located in the Castilla y León region of Spain. It carries the Cebreros appellation and is crafted exclusively from Garnacha grapes sourced from four vineyards situated in the specific locality of Las Herguijuelas, within Villanueva de Ávila. The vines are over 70 years old, planted on granitic sandy soils that possess a higher silt component compared to other subregions in the area. The parcels face northeast, contributing to the wine's structural character.

The winemaking process begins with a manual harvest, where grapes are collected in 20 kg boxes to ensure careful handling. Fermentation is initiated using native yeasts and includes 30% whole clusters. Daily gentle pump-overs are employed to facilitate soft extraction. Following the completion of alcoholic fermentation, a light press is applied before the wine is transferred directly into barrels for malolactic fermentation. The wine undergoes an aging period of 12 months in a used 500-liter French oak barrel.

The resulting profile reflects a minimalist approach, emphasizing the terroir and age of the vines rather than aggressive oak influence. The use of native yeasts and whole-cluster fermentation suggests complexity and aromatic depth, while the gentle extraction aims for elegance over power. The aging in used French oak integrates subtle textural elements without masking the primary fruit characteristics of the old-vine Garnacha.

The wine presents itself as a focused expression of Cebreros Garnacha, defined by its old vines, specific soil composition, and restrained winemaking techniques.