Octagono Blanco Macabeo 2022 750ML
Octagono Blanco Macabeo 2022 750ML
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2022 Blanco - Octagono
Experience the pure essence of sunlight captured in a bottle with the 2022 Blanco from Octagono. This singular wine, crafted with minimal intervention, embodies the raw and vibrant energy of its pre-wine state. Like all Octagono creations, it feels suspended in time, offering a uniquely penetrating and untamed expression. This 100% Macabeo vintage stands as one of their finest examples to date, a testament to their commitment to unadulterated winemaking.
Tasting Notes:
Prepare for a wild and illuminating sensory adventure:
- Appearance: Expect a wine that reflects its natural state, likely exhibiting a cloudy appearance due to being bottled without fining or filtration. The color will be a testament to the skin contact, potentially showing a deeper golden hue than conventional white wines. Please note that, due to the artisanal bottling process, which involves using a ladle and funnel from buried amphoras, some bottle variation is to be expected, adding to the unique character of each bottle.
- Nose: The aroma profile will be intensely expressive and unique, showcasing the pure essence of the Macabeo grapes and the extended skin contact. Expect aromatic complexity, potentially with notes of ripe stone fruit, hints of dried herbs, and a subtle earthiness derived from the amphora fermentation.
- Palate: This Blanco will deliver a distinctive texture and body, shaped by the skin contact. Expect a refreshing acidity that balances the potential tannic structure often found in skin-contact whites. The flavors will be pure and direct, reflecting the terroir and the Macabeo varietal, with potential notes of stone fruit, citrus, and subtle minerality. The unfiltered nature contributes to a richer mouthfeel and a more complete expression of the wine's character.
Drinking Window:
Offers a compelling character in its youth.
- Vintage: 2022
- Blend: 100% Macabeo
- Producer: Octagono Winemaker: Celia Morales
- Vineyards: Grapes sourced from a 15-year-old parcel planted on silty clay-loam soils at a high elevation of 2000 meters.
- Winemaking: Grapes were destemmed, foot-trodden, and fermented and macerated on the skins for 1 to 4 weeks in clay amphoras. The wine was then racked off the skins and rested on its lees in the same amphorae for 6 months before being bottled, unfined and unfiltered, using a ladle and funnel. All Octagono wines are natural, fermented with whole grape clusters on ambient yeast, with skin contact, and with absolutely no SO2 added at any point.
- Sulfites: No sulfites added
- Farming: Organic, biodynamic, sustainable
- Alcohol: 11%
- Production: 500 cases made
Prepare for an unbridled and authentic wine experience with the 2022 Blanco from Octagono. This is a wine that demands attention and rewards the adventurous palate with its raw, pure expression.
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Tequila is a type of mezcal, much like how scotch and bourbon are types of whiskey.
Tequila and mezcal are both types of agave-based spirits that are popular in Mexico, but there are some key differences between the two. Tequila is made exclusively from the blue agave plant, which is primarily grown in the area surrounding the city of Tequila, about 40 miles northwest of Guadalajara. Mezcal, on the other hand, can be made from any type of agave plant, and is often made using traditional, labor-intensive methods.
One of the most noticeable differences between tequila and mezcal is their flavor. Tequila is typically smooth and subtle, with hints of fruit and spices, while mezcal has a more complex, smoky flavor that comes from the roasting of the agave hearts before they are fermented and distilled.
Another difference between the two spirits is their production process. Tequila is typically made using modern industrial methods, while mezcal is often produced using traditional techniques that have been passed down for generations. This can give mezcal a more authentic, artisanal character.
In general, tequila is considered to be a more refined and sophisticated spirit, while mezcal is often viewed as a more rustic and traditional drink. Both are popular in Mexico and are enjoyed around the world, so the best way to decide which one you like is to try them both and see which one suits your tastes.
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