Viña Sastre 'Flavus' Blanco 2019
Regular price $46.00/
region: ribera del duerop, castile & leon, spain
vineyard: pago de santa cruz
grape(s): Cayetana blanca
winemaker: jesús sastre
farming: practicing biodynamic
Viña Sastre, a revered family-run winery in Ribera del Duero, crafts long-lived wines from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards near the Duero River. One of their most unique offerings is ‘Flavus,’ made from 100-year-old Cayetana Blanca vines co-planted in the historic Pago de Santa Cruz vineyard. First produced in 2007 as a simple white, this wine has surprised even its makers with its ability to age gracefully. After one year in stainless steel followed by two years of bottle aging, ‘Flavus’ offers aromas of dried citrus blossoms, bruised apple, lemon zest, and almonds, finishing with saline minerality and a long, creamy finish. If you are a white Burgundy fan—give this a try!