Tharsys

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Calcari-Fluvisol soil type (FLc/RGc) over Quaternary alluvial deposits, with slopes below 2%.
• Bedrock: lacustrine limestone of the Pontian stage (Miocene, ~23 Ma), unique in the region due to the presence of an ancient lagoon.
• Sandy and sandy-loam texture (0.1–0.5 mm), pH 8.2–8.3, total carbonates 38–46 g/100 g, contrasting with the clay soils of the DO Utiel-Requena.
• Microclimate moderated by a centuries-old woodland mass and a lake: up to 3 °C cooler in summer and warmer in winter compared to the surrounding area.

• The name Tharsys has designated this vineyard since the 16th century; in 1808 a semi-underground winery was built into the limestone rock, featuring six 'trullos' with a capacity of 70,000 litres.
• Since 2015, the entire enclave vineyard has held organic farming certification, which is mandatory under the pliego de condiciones.

• Medium-bodied wines with high acidity, mineral, floral, and herbaceous notes; high aromatic intensity and elevated ageing potential.
• Reds: medium colour depth; pale hues in whites and rosés; all wines show high chromatic stability and low volatile acidity (<0.6 g/l in reds).

• The microclimate created by the woodland mass and lake moderates temperatures, producing slow, even ripening with polyphenolic balance, high acidity, and low pH, lending the wines freshness, elegance, and long ageing potential.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the the specification.

Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-ES-02980
• Official trade body site — Pago de Tharsys