Jonás Clarete Wine 2021 13 Viñas (D.O. Bierzo)

A journey to the origins: Freshness, fluidity, and the charm of traditional clarete.

Jonás is a limited edition that revives the ancient Bierzo tradition of co-fermenting red and white varieties. A captivating and easy-drinking wine that will surprise you with its lightness and delicious fruity intensity.

Philosophy and Artisan Production

Made under a concept of"return to the origins", Jonás is born from the co-planting and co-harvesting of grapes from different plots:

• Mixed Harvest:The Mencía grapes are harvested alongside the local white varieties (Palomino and Valenciana) in a single day.

• Peculiar Colouration (The Clarete):After pressing and obtaining the must, a10% of skins(grape skins) is added to extend fermentation. This brief contact with the red skins gives it its characteristic and attractive colour.

• Gentle Clarification:Subsequently, the racking and a light filtration are carried out to remove the skins, followed by the final clarification, resulting in a clean and bright wine.

Tasting Jonás: The Danger of the Easy Drink

This clarete is distinguished by its friendliness, freshness, and unique aromatic profile:

• Visual Phase:Attractiveruby red, with a medium-low layer, completely clear.

• Olfactory Phase (Nose):Medium intensity but very pleasant. The delicatefloral aromasstand out, reminiscent of garden roses. In terms of fruit, notes ofapple(Fuji or Gala type) are perceived, a very characteristic touch of white varieties.

• Gustatory Phase (Mouth):

  • Smooth and light entry:It is a wine foreasy and quick drinking, which gives it its famous "danger point".

  • Balance:It shows amedium acidityand very subtle tannins, making it extremelyfriendly..

  • Persistent Finish:It is very fresh and intense on the retronasal, with a surprising appearance offruit in the form of a lollipop, evoking nostalgic childhood memories.

Pairing

Its lightness makes it a versatile option. It is ideal for pairing withtapas, cold cuts, rice, but it particularly shines withwhite meats(chicken, turkey) andAsian cuisine dishesslightly spiced.