Lo Brujo

Calatayud, Spain

Some co-ops are better than others. When old vines and a talented winemaker come together, the results can be extraordinary values. OK, so maybe Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra is not Produttori del Barbaresco but perhaps it is a Spanish version of Caves des Estezargues, the great southern Rhone co-op whose wines fill the bottles of many a private label.

Located in the small town of Villarroya de la Sierra, the talented Manuel Castro unites farmers of predominately small-plots of old bush vine plantations (some over 100 years old!) with traditional winemaking in large concrete tanks. All practices in the vineyards and the bodega are sustainable and the resulting wines are of exceptional value. Field Blend Selections is pleased to offer the Lo Brujo Garnacha, an excellent value.

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Lo Brujo Macabeo 2022

100% Macabeo from 30-year-old bush vines planted to sustainable vineyards on red clay soils high (700 to 1000 meters) in the mountains of Calatayud. The juice sees skin contact for 10-12 hours before it begins a 25-30 day, low-temperature fermentation. After an extra month in stainless steel tank (no oak), the wine is lightly filtered, fined with only bentonite, and then bottled for release in the spring.

This is a crisp and playful wine, with notes of tropical fruit and citrus on the nose, a medium texture and a well-balanced finish. This is an unbelievable value that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a wide range of cuisines. 13.4% alcohol.

Lo Brujo Garnacha 2021

Lo Brujo Garnacha is made from sustainably farmed bush vines of Garnacha with over 50 years in age. The vines are planted to iron-rich, stony, red soils in the rolling hills of Calatayud. At harvest, the grapes are pressed and naturally fermented in a combination of concrete and stainless steel vats. The wine is left to settle through the cold winter and is aged for 9 months in the bottle before release. It has an expressive bouquet of brambly fruit: blackberry, black cherry, red currant, and spice. On the palate, the wine features concentrated berry flavors, lovely spiciness, and a strong yet well-balanced core of minerality. This is an outstanding wine and an exceptional value. 14.45% alc.