SP628-24L
Bodegas Parra Jiménez
Gulp Hablo Fresco
Castilla–La Mancha , Spain
| Type: | House - TEW Brand |
| Varietals: | 50% Garnacha Tinta, 15% Syrah, 35% Verdejo, Airén, and Macabeo |
| Region: | Castilla–La Mancha , Las Mesas |
| Vineyard Size: | 180 hectares |
| Planted: | The white grapes were planted in 2003, the Syrah in 2000, and the Garnacha in 1980. |
| Farming Methods: | Organic farming practices include: composting, use of fermented manure, slurry, macerated plants, green fertilizers, crop rotations and associations, hedgerows, spaces for the life of the native flora and fauna in the areas of integrated production, soil cover, crop-livestock mixed systems. |
| Total Production: | 5,000 cases |
| Soil: | Carrascosa Vineyard: Alluvial soils that reflect light and heat, ensuring good drainage. Fuente Álamo: Chalky red clay soils topped with a fine layer of pebbles that capture and radiate the sun’s heat, protecting the vines during chilly desert nights. |
| Climate: | High desert climate, with hot days giving way to very cold nights. Large diurnal temperature swings allow the grapes to develop ripe, fruity flavors while maintaining bright acidity. Rainfall is almost non-existent, leading to thick skins and concentrated flavors in the grapes. |
| Fermentation: | Fermented and aged in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the bright, juicy primary fruit flavors. The Garnacha is fermented separately, while the rest of the blend is co-fermented. |
| Winemaker: | Pablo Parra, with Juan Antonio Ponce consulting |
| ABV | 12.0% | Sizes | 1L |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
Nestled on the high-desert plateau of La Mancha, Bodegas Parra Jiménez is renowned for its production of wines, crafted from a blend of native and international grape varieties grown in certified organic and biodynamic vineyards. For generations, the Parra family has been deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of La Mancha. However, it wasn’t until 1993 that brothers Francisco, Javier, and Luis Parra established their winery in the village of Las Mesas, near Cuenca, and chose to pioneer organic wine production in the area.
In 2004, the Parra family embarked on an ambitious expansion, constructing new facilities at the Cuesta Colorá estate. Their vision was to create a biodynamic, self-sustaining ecosystem. This led them to diversify their agricultural practices, incorporating livestock rearing and the cultivation of garlic, grains, peas, and lentils, thereby completing the agricultural cycle. Today, the estate boasts Sohiscert organic and Demeter biodynamic certifications and also produces organic garlic and Manchego cheese.
Gulp Hablo Fresco is a wine that looks back at the roots of Spanish wines, when viticultors would plant red and white grapes together, ferment them together, and release them as fresh as possible.
