COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Calabrés
PRODUCER
Viñas Serranas
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Pivonera 2019 is a red wine from Viñas Serranas, produced in the Sierra de Salamanca PDO. It is primarily made from Calabrés, a local clone of Garnacha, grown in a vineyard planted in 1920 at high elevation on granitic and sandy soils. The wine is a testament to the producer's commitment to revitalizing the Sierra de Salamanca region through biodynamic farming and natural winemaking techniques, focusing on indigenous grape varieties and minimal intervention to express the unique terroir. The vineyard itself is noted as one of the few remaining old, pure Calabrese sites.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Calabrés is a rare Garnacha clone known for thicker skins, potentially beneficial in warmer climates.
Fact 02
Vineyard planted in 1920 at high elevation (800-980m).
Fact 03
Named after its ancient vineyard site near San Esteban de la Sierra.
Fact 04
Viñas Serranas aims to revitalize a historically significant but declining wine region.
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Pivonera 2019 is produced using biodynamically farmed, hand-harvested Calabrés grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation with indigenous yeasts and a two-week maceration with skins, with some partial skin fermentation noted. The wine undergoes low sulfur vinification and is aged for 10-12 months in used French oak barrels (300L and 500L). It is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
