Microbio Wines
Microbio White 2020
Grown almost exclusively in Spain, Verdejo’s light and easy character doesn’t get the love it deserves—though Microbio natural winemaker Ismael Gozalo makes up for it by making it his muse in many of his wines. It takes center stage in the Microbio White, with plenty of acidity backing zesty tropical flavors and minerality that are quite at home on a summery beach or at a catchup with friends.
Grape Variety: Verdejo
Region: Castilla y Léon, Spain
Tastes like: Lemon zest, pineapple, pomelo, and wet stones
Best with: Kinilaw, bacalao with tomatoes and olives
Size: 750 ml
Alc Content: 13.5%
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Microbio Wines
Winemaker Ismael Gozalo founded Microbio Wines in 1998 as a side project for his more natural, experimental wines. He trusts in tending to his soil organically and harmoniously, with as little intervention as possible, which finds itself seeping into his winemaking philosophy.
a closer look
Behind the Bottle
Located in the village of Nieva, Castilla y Léon, Spain, his ancient vines of mostly Verdejo are housed on sandy soils about 800 meters above sea level. Known as the ‘Wizard of Verdejo’ he produces a dizzying array of wines from his family’s vines that they have tended to for 5 generations.
Constantly experimenting with aging, skin contact, and various types of spontaneous fermentation, he now produces 12-15 different expressions of Verdejo — he is a true master of his craft.