GUTIERREZ DE LA VEGA | TIO RAIMUNDO MOSCATEL VELO FLOR 2017

Tío Raimundo Moscatel Velo Flor 2017

Tío Raimundo Moscatel Velo Flor 2017 is a sweet white wine produced by Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega in the Valencian Community, Spain. It comes from dry-farmed bush vines located in Plà de Llíber (Marina Alta) and northern Alicante, at an altitude of 250 meters with a southeast orientation, where the Moscatel de Alejandría grapevines are grown in ferruginous clay soils with rounded pebbles.

Harvesting is done manually, with a careful selection of bunches. The grapes are destemmed, crushed, and macerated with their skins for one day. After pressing, they ferment with indigenous yeasts for 15 days. Subsequently, the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks for 5 months. In January 2018, the wine was racked and transferred to 225-liter barrels, filling approximately 2/3, where it remained for 5 years under a flor veil.

Characteristics

Vintage: 2017
Grape variety: 100% Moscatel de Alejandría
Wine type: Sweet white with biological aging
Winery: Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega
Country: Spain
Region: Valencian Community
Subregion: Vino de España – Alicante
Vineyard: Plà de Llíber and northern Alicante, 40-year-old vineyards in ferruginous clay soils with rounded pebbles
Format: 750 ml
Alcohol: 15.5% vol.
Aging: 5 months in stainless steel tanks, followed by 5 years in 225-liter barrels under flor veil
Serving temperature: 5–7 ºC

Tasting Notes

Golden yellow color. On the nose, aromas of citrus, flowers, almonds, bread yeast, and sea salt. On the palate, savory, deep, and persistent.

Pairing

Ideal for pairing with ham, cured meats, and almonds. A wine that enhances intense and complex flavors.

Tío Raimundo Moscatel Velo Flor 2017 is a sublime expression of the Moscatel de Alejandría variety, combining Mediterranean tradition with unique biological aging. A wine that reflects the dedication and mastery of Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega in producing high-end wines.