Dehesa De Luna Biodiversity Reserve Estate
Wines from Albacete, SPAIN
DEHESA DE LUNA winery, ALBACETE, SPAIN
THE ORIGEN: Dehesa de Luna, Biodiversity Reserve Estate, is by and large, a forest inhabited by imperial eagles, bustards, red partridges and kites. And only 83 hectares are dedicated to the organic cultivation of vines.
THE JOURNEY: The vineyard is a master class in viticulture and sustainability. Tempranillo, Cabernet sauvignon, Graciano, Syrah, Garnacha blanca and Garnacha tintorera are the protagonists of a vineyard that doesn’t boast centenarian vines. The use of green roofs is extensive at the vineyard, the use of conduction systems and a special watering system designed to ration water.
THE AIM: Today, just like 15 years ago, the philosophy of the winery continues to be to produce wines of an extremely high quality, respecting the future of the land that they farm.
THE WINES: Each label is a tribute to the fauna that coexists with the Dehesa de Luna vineyard. A bird, a wine. The Gran Luna wine is represented by the imperial eagle, Dehesa de Luna Graciano is the protagonist of the royal kite and the white wine Garnacha Blanca is attached to the peregrine falcon, the raptor that stands out for its extreme speed.
Grand Luna
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Graciano, Petit Verdot and Syrah.
D.O.
Dehesa de Luna Biodiversity Reserve Estate, SPAIN
Process of Vinification
The grapes were picked in 10kg crates with a manual sorting of bunches and berries in the vineyard. Grapes were then stored 24 hours at 4ºC in a freeze chamber, followed by a second manual sorting at the winery on a sorting table. Fermentation and maceration lasts two weeks; Aged 15-18 months in 225 liter French oak barrels.
Taste
Dry. Deep ruby red color. Intense ripe black fruit aromas with notes of species (pepper) and a hint of scrub herbs. Full, silky and fresh in the mouth, that together with the fruity expression makes a balanced, extremely complex wine. Very long finish.
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Dehesa de Luna Graciano
Grapes
100% Graciano
D.O.
Dehesa de Luna Biodiversity Reserve Estate, SPAIN
Process of Vinification
Harvested manually in 12 kilo boxes. The malolactic fermentation took place in casks, followed by an ageing process of 15 months, then 8 months in 400 liter French oak barrels.
Taste
Dry. A very full wine with bluish trimmings which give the impression of youthfulness. Intense and elegant on the nose, with first hints of reduction; decant it in order to bring out a great aromatic palate predominated by balsamic, spices and mineral notes. It’s a modern wine reminiscent of years gone by.
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Dehesa de Luna Garnacha Tintorera
Grapes
100% Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet) grapes. The trinturier grape is a bit of a rarity in the wine world.
D.O.
Dehesa de Luna Biodiversity Reserve Estate, SPAIN
Process of Vinification
Harvested by hand; Aged 3 months on its lees in stainless steel tank. This Mediterranean variety adapts to summers with extremely high temperatures and little or no rainfall, retaining its fruity character and balanced components of the must. In return, the polyphenolic character of this white variety is accentuated.
Taste
Dry. Bright pale yellow in color with golden trimmings. A magnificent aromatic intensity with floral notes (jasmine) and a touch of white fruit, full on the nose..
On the palate it’s unctuous with a lot of volume, lengthy and velvety. Flavorful and intense.
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Dehesa de Luna Garnacha Blanca
Grapes
100% Garnacha Blanca
D.O.
Dehesa de Luna Biodiversity Reserve Estate, SPAIN
Process of Vinification
Harvested by hand; Aged 3 months on its lees in stainless steel tank. This Mediterranean variety adapts to summers with extremely high temperatures and little or no rainfall, retaining its fruity character and balanced components of the must. In return, the polyphenolic character of this white variety is accentuated.
Taste
Dry. Bright pale yellow in color with golden trimmings. A magnificent aromatic intensity with floral notes (jasmine) and a touch of white fruit, full on the nose..
On the palate it’s unctuous with a lot of volume, lengthy and velvety. Flavorful and intense.
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Dehesa de Luna Origenes
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah y Tempranillo.
D.O.
Dehesa de Luna Biodiversity Reserve Estate, SPAIN
Process of Vinification
The wine underwent malolactic fermentation in a stainless steel tank and, when finished, it was blended. It was aged in French oak barrels for six months.
Taste
Dry. Medium-bodied, garnet-red wine. In the nose it is a complex wine, while not having great aromatic intensity. Ripe red fruit (cherry), hints of patisserie and a touch of spice (clove); in the mouth it presents polished tannins and sufficient volume, being both agile and balanced. Very pleasant and flavorsome with a toffee finish characteristic of its time in the barrel.
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Dehesa de Luna Rose’
Grapes
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
D.O.
Dehesa de Luna Biodiversity Reserve Estate, SPAIN
Process of Vinification
The must was extracted by means of smooth and rapid direct pressing of whole clusters in order to obtain the characteristic color of the wine. Must fermentation lasted for 12 days at a maximum temperature of 19ºC. Then wine was kept in contact with its lees for a further three months.
Taste
Dry. Bright salmon-pink in color. A great aromatic intensity predominated by notes of white fruit (apple), fresh red fruit (strawberry) and floral notes. On the palate, it’s a lively wine, with a great deal of volume and a fresh entrance.
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LUNA LUNERA TEMPRANILLO/SYRAH
Grapes
Tempranillo + Syrah.
D.O.
Dehesa de Luna Biodiversity Reserve Estate, SPAIN
Process of Vinification
Made with organic grapes.
Taste
Deep cherry color with bluish rim. Intense fruit aromas of black fruits (wild blackberries) and redcurrants along with floral notes (violets). Fresh on the palate with its black fruit characters showing through again. Is a gentle wine that invites you to another sip.
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LUNA LUNERA SAUVIGNON BLANC
Grapes
100% Sauvignon Blanc.
D.O.
Dehesa de Luna Biodiversity Reserve Estate, SPAIN
Process of Vinification
Made with organic grapes.
Taste
A bright, pale yellow hue with a steely rim. Intensely aromatic with citrus and tropical aromas, such as passion fruit and grapefruit, coming through together with herbal notes of fennel. This is a very pleasant wine with high acidity, which brings freshness and vivacity, balanced at the same time by a slightly sweet finish.
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