Evodia Pizarras Antiguas

2017 was one of the earliest harvests of recent times, so the old vines planted on slate soils selected for the custom cuvée 2017 Evodia Pizarras Antiguas delivered very low yields. It fermented in concrete vats with 20% full clusters and matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels for 12 months, and the wine achieved 15.1% alcohol. Here, you really feel the slate soils—there is a certain exuberance of aromas and texture, really showy, aromatic and open after being in the glass for a few minutes. Peachy and floral notes and an exotic touch give it a nice intoxicating profile. The texture of the tannins made me think again of the slate soils. This manages to keep its poise in a warmer vintage like 2017, while showing the character of the year. 35,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2019.