2022 Cara Sur Moscatel Tinto, Barreal, Argentina Leon Barral this style of fermentation depends

this style of fermentation depends exclusively on the quality of the grapes that enters the cellar

Dry Creek Valley

and 777 clonesHarmony Lane Vineyard (Sonoma Coast AVA)Planted in 2004 between Graton and Occidental RidgeGoldridge sandy loam soilsHand-harvested50% whole clusterNative yeast fermentationDaily punch downs for 3 weeksAged 15 months in French oak (25% new)25 ppm SO2 at bottling13

Raised for a year in oak

The “Muschelkalk” has so much more grip

2022 Cara Sur Moscatel Tinto, Barreal, Argentina Leon Barral this style of fermentation dependsMade in concrete. After macerating on skins for 20 days, only 20% of the must was pressed and added back to the juice.