Guijoso
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Average altitude of 960 m, sandy-loam soil with gravel and low fertility, which slows vine growth.
- Average annual sunshine of 2,800 hours and a highly windy area, which reduces insects and fungi.
- The Pinilla river rises on the estate and flows into the Lagunas de Ruidera, bringing occasional humid breezes.
- Vegetation of Juniperus thurifera (Spanish juniper) and Quercus ilex (holm oak) over flat cultivated land.
Human factors
- No phytosanitary products or pesticides: frequent wind reduces insects and dry conditions prevent fungal disease.
Product characteristics
- Approachable and flavorful on the palate, with pleasant astringency and a finish of some bitterness from singularly developed tannins.
- Deep-colored and concentrated in appearance; aromas fixed by low nighttime temperatures.
Terroir / wine link
- Cold nights fix aromas and slow ripening; hot summers achieve full maturity: hence the deep color and singular tannins.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the the specification.
Sources
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-ES-A0058
- Official trade body site — Campo y Alma — DOP Pago Guijoso