La Perdida, Latexo 2023

Nacho Gonzalez, a trained biologist, began his journey into winemaking after inheriting his grandmother’s 70-year-old vines in Galicia, Spain. In an effort to preserve more of these old, regional varietals and winemaking practices, he has acquired around 32 parcels in the Larouco area. These are found at higher altitudes on a mosaic of granite and clay soils, climatically highly influenced by the Atlantic. Each step of the winemaking process works harmoniously with the environment, from promoting the soil microbiome in the vineyard, to adding zero preservatives at bottling. Colloquially-speaking, La Pérdida means ‘the lost one’. Inspired by the estate’s volunteer pickers who claimed they couldn’t see the bush vines hidden among the long grasses - they were lost. Latexo 2023 is a blend of three parcels from Nacho's first vineyard - Garnacha Tintorera, Godello and Palomino. Grapes undergo a short maceration before six months of rest in the tank. This cuvée has less florals on the nose as presents as rounder and more classic. Incredibly rich with a smooth, almost milky mouthfeel and deep smokey flavours reminiscent of over-cooked raspberry jam. We're incredibly excited to be able to offer this as only 300 bottles were made! Latexo 2023 would pair well with grilled pork and padrón peppers.