Casa del Blanco
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Accessory grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Vineyard at 1,080 m altitude, on a very flat meseta plateau (slopes < 2%), with no significant relief features.
- Continental climate with very dry air and a wide diurnal temperature range during the ripening period.
- Clay-limestone (calcáreo-arcilloso) soils, poor, stony, and well-drained, with a basic pH of around 8.
- Presence of volcanic material (basalts) within the sandy-loam soil texture. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Product characteristics
- Aromatic profile: fresh acidic fruit, floral and mineral notes; medium-high concentration, continental rather than Mediterranean in style.
- Structure: balance between good acidity and high alcohol; suitable for ageing, with a fresh and elegant profile.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the the specification.
Sources
- National pliego de condiciones (PDF) — +2 varieties added
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-ES-A0060
- Official trade body site — Pago Casa del Blanco