COL. CENTENARY BARRELS | LO DE PEPITIN SINGLE VINEYARD WINE 2023 75cl

Product Sheet – Lo de Pepitín 2023

Lo de Pepitín 2023 is a red wine from a historic plot in Canyada (Alicante), created by Colección de Toneles Centenarios, a tribute to the farmer "Señor Pepitín" who tended these vines .

Manual harvest from vines planted in 1980 at 610m, loamy clay-sandy soil with limestone and numerous clones. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 50% steel and 50% in amphorae. 70% foot-trodden and 30% whole bunches, gentle extraction .

Mixed aging for 8 months: half in 500L French oak barrels and half in centenarian clay amphorae from Villarrobledo .

Characteristics
Vintage: 2023
Grape variety: 80% Monastrell, 14% Giró, 3% Arcos, 3% Bobal
Wine type: Dry red from a single plot, mixed aging
Winery: Colección de Toneles Centenarios
Denomination: D.O. Alicante
Vineyard: Bush vines from 1980, dry-farmed, 610m altitude
Soil: Loamy clay-sandy with limestone
Format: 750ml
Alcohol: 14–14.5% vol
Aging: 8 months (half in 500L barrels — half in centenarian amphorae)
Serving temperature: 16°C

Tasting Notes
Bright ruby color. Intense nose with red fruits (strawberry, blueberries), spices, Mediterranean herbs, and a subtle mineral note . On the palate, it is fresh and balanced, with soft tannins, good depth, and a long finish that evokes the stone and wind of Alicante .

Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled white and red meats, vegetable rice dishes, artisanal cured meats, and semi-cured cheeses.

With every sip, you can feel the heritage of ancient vines and the meticulous dance between oak and clay. Lo de Pepitín 2023 is a tribute to authenticity, the pulse of the land, and the whisper of local viticulture.