Viñas del Cénit Field Blend ‘Contiesas’
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Field Blend Contiesas comes from century-old organic vineyards.
- The average vine age is 80 to 100 years.
- These vineyards sit in clay soils at an altitude of 800 meters.
- The region has a continental climate with very cold winters and hot summers, an ideal environment for producing wine with depth and complexity.
Varietals: Doria Blanca, Verdejo, Palomino, Albillo
Elaboration: The grapes are hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed in a pneumatic press. The wine ferments spontaneously in vats, then rests on its lees for 3 months before aging in barrels for another 3 months.
Tasting Notes: The dominant aromas include white fruit, citrus, and minerality. Both the nose and palate reveal the rich varietal diversity found in the old vineyards of Tierra del Vino, showcasing a surprising and playful complexity.
PRESS
2023 – 94 James Suckling
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Viñas del Cénit, established in 2004, is a premium winery in the Tierra del Vino de Zamora region of Spain. Known for its red wines from ancient Tempranillo vines over 150 years old, the winery is owned by Terraselecta and emphasizes organic practices and hand-harvesting. Located on the left bank of the Duero River, Viñas del Cénit benefits from high-altitude vineyards and sandy, clay soils. The winemakers practice minimal intervention, resulting in bold, balanced wines that reflect the region’s heritage.