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Valenciso Cemento Rioja
Why this is on Broken Compass: Boutinot declare natural. Boutinot declare sustainable. Boutinot's own notes describe unfined. Supplier sheet: sustainable. Supplier sheet: natural. Producer notes: wild or indigenous yeast.
What to expect
Aromas of dark bramble fruits. The palate is complex with wild blackberry and plum characters, hints of black pepper, elegant and rounded with fine tannins. The finish is long with balanced acidity.
The full record
| Farming | Not declared |
|---|---|
| Certifying body | Not declared |
| Natural charter | Supplier classifies as natural, no charter tier confirmed |
| Total SO2 | Not declared |
| Yeast | Indigenous, per producer vinification notes |
| Fining | Declares unfined or unfiltered, confirm |
| Filtration | Declares unfiltered, confirm |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Social certification | Sustainable, declared on supplier data sheet |
| Vine age | Not declared |
| Grapes | Tempranillo |
| Route to market | Via Boutinot Ltd |
Source: Boutinot product data sheet. Figures are producer or supplier declared. We hold the data sheet and will produce the certificate on request.
On the table
Roast pork or lamb cutlets, or pair with a vegetable tagine.
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