ESTATE WINE
D.O.P. El Terrerazo

Finca Terrerazo

Being the first Vino de Pago of the Comunidad Valenciana, we consider Finca Terrerazo to be a perfect distillation of the climate, peoples and culture that color our land. This is who we are.

100% BOBAL

CALCAREOUS SOIL

800m ALTITUDE

  • Vineyard and viticulture

    El Terrerazo is situated 800m above the Mediterranean.
    Composed of Dolomite limestone that has a chalky/sandy texture with vines dating back to 1945 and 1970. Traditional viticulture employed, using a strictly non-irrigated gobelet system. Ground is maintained with an alternating vegetable cover. A process that is respectful of the environment at all times.

  • Organic wine. Suitable for vegans.

  • Harvest

    Manual harvest using 15kg boxes. Average yield of 0.4 – 0.9kg per m2 of leaf surface. Average yield per hectare of 3.500kg. Harvest typically takes place between mid-September and the beginning of October, depending on the climatic conditions of the vintage.

  • Grape variety

    100% Bobal

  • Vinification

    Each plot is processed separately. De-stemming carried out on double sorting table followed by gentle crushing. Fermented in 35Hl y 50 Hl tanks of French Oak for 8-10 days with gentle manual pigeage-ing. Post-fermentation maceration carried out for 10-12 days. All work done manually. Manual emptying done using only grape must.

  • Aging

    Malolactic fermentation in barrels for 5-8 weeks with bâtonnage, followed by a mixed aging for 14 months in 225L and 500L French oak casks and 35HL and 50 HL barrels.

  • Bottling

    Between April and May, without stabilization or filtration treatments.

  • Analysis*

    Alc. / Vol: 14 -14,5%
    Ph: 3,45 – 3,60
    Total SO2: 0,075 – 0,095 g / l
    Total acidity: 6 – 6,5 g / l
    Residual sugars: 1,5 g / l

  • Optimal consumption

    Now and over the next 10 – 15 years.

  • Tastes great with...

    Meat stews, grilled red meat or in gravy, roasted lamb, mushrooms, game meats and cured cheeses.

(*) Properties might differ slightly according to the values of each particular harvest.

Awards & Distinctions

2004
• Decanter World Wine Awards: Finca Terrerazo 2001 – Silver Medal
• Guía Peñín: Finca Terrerazo 2001 – 90 points
• Al Punto Wein Plus.de: Finca Terrerazo 2001 – 92 points
• The Wine Advocate: Finca Terrerzo 2001 – 91 points
• International Wine Challenge: Finca Terrerazo 2001 – Bronze Medal

2005
• The Wine Advocate: Finca Terrerazo 2003 – 91 points
• Guía Proensa: Finca Terrerazo 2002 – 92 points

2006
• The Wine Advocate: Finca Terrerazo 2005 – 92 points
• Wine Spectator: Finca Terrerazo 2004 – 94 points

2007
• The Wine Advocate: Finca Terrerazo 2004 – 90 points
• New Wave Spanish Wine Awards: Finca Terrerazo 2004 – Best red for more than £10

2008
• International Wine Challenge: Finca Terrerazo 2005
• Decanter: Finca Terrerazo 2005 – Regional Trophy

2009
• International Wine Challenge: Finca Terrerazo 2006 – Bronze Medal
• Decanter World Wine Awards: Finca Terrerazo 2006 – Bronze Medal

2010
• Guía Proensa: Finca Terrerazo 2007 – 93 points
• The Wine Advocate: Finca Terrerazo 2007 – 92 points
• Decanter World Wine Awards: Finca Terrerazo 2007 – Gold Medal

2011
• Guía Peñín: Finca Terrerazo 2007 – 93 points

2012
• La Nariz de Oro: Finca Terrerazo 2010 – Best Spanish Red of its category

2013
• The Wine Advocate: Finca Terrerazo 2011 – 92 points

2014
• The Wine Advocate: Finca Terrerazo 2012 – 91 points
• ‘SAKURA’ Japan Women’s Wine Award: Finca Terrerazo 2011 – Gold Medal
• Decanter World Wine Awards: Finca Terrerazo 2011 – Best Spanish Red for more than than £15

2015
• Guía Proensa: Finca Terrerazo 2011 – 96 points
• Guía Repsol: Finca Tererrazo 2011 – 94 points

2016
• The Wine Advocate: Finca Terrerazo 2014 – 92 points

2017
• The Wine Advocate: Finca Terrerazo 2015 – 93 points
• Guía Peñín: Finca Terrerazo 2014 – 94 points
• Decanter: Finca Terrerazo – Bronze Medal

2018
• Guía Peñín: Finca Terrerazo 2015 – 93 points

2019
• The Wine Advocate: Finca Terrerazo 2015 – 93 points