Microbio Wines
Ruf y Ann Rufete 2020
Made of 100 percent Rufete, this light- medium bodied red screams of ripe red fruit with some earthy tones in the background. It's balanced tannins and acidity make it a great food wine.
Grape Variety: Rufete
Region: Castilla y León, Spain
Tastes like: Ripe raspberries, strawberries, forest floor
Best with: Chicken inasal, carnitas tacos, grilled pork, hard cheese
Size: 750 ml
Alc Content: 12.8%
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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.
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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.