COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Barranco Oscuro
REGION
Andalucía
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barranco Oscuro Varetão is a red wine from the Alpujarras region of Granada, Andalusia, Spain. Produced by Barranco Oscuro, a winery known for its natural winemaking practices, the wine is made primarily from Tempranillo, referred to locally as 'Varetúo'. The vineyards are situated at exceptionally high altitudes, around 1,300 meters above sea level, making them some of the highest in continental Europe. This extreme terroir, combined with the producer's philosophy of minimal intervention, results in a wine that reflects the purity of its origin. The winery is dedicated to organic farming and natural winemaking, with a focus on expressing the unique character of the Alpujarras.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are among the highest in continental Europe.
Fact 02
Local name for Tempranillo is 'Varetúo'.
Fact 03
Winery uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation.
Fact 04
No formal organic certification, deeming it insufficient.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Barranco Oscuro for Varetão emphasizes natural methods. Grapes are hand-harvested and undergo spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, without temperature control. Maceration lasts for approximately five days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for about a year in used European oak barrels. The producer adheres to organic farming practices and a philosophy of minimal intervention, avoiding formal organic certification in favor of their own rigorous standards. The winery also incorporates innovative elements by focusing on high-altitude viticulture and highlighting indigenous grape varietals.
