2019 Envinate ‘Albahra’ Tinto
Juicy black fruit notes of blackberry and plum followed by crunchy green herbs, violet, pepper, and a kiss of licorice. Very easy drinking and food-friendly.
Envinate translates to “wine yourself” and this project was founded in 2005 by four friends who studied enology together in Alicante. Their collective aim is to make profoundly pure and authentic wines that express the unique characteristics of each vineyard they work with. To achieve this, organic and biodynamic farming is practiced, all grapes are handpicked, the grapes are foot-trodden, the wines are fermented with native yeasts, and the wines are finished with minimal levels of sulfites. Albahra (Castilian for “small sea”) is a blend of 75% Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet) and 25% Moravia Agria from high altitude, organically farmed vineyards in Almansa and Manchuela. The Garnacha Tintorera contributes the rich and concentrated notes of fresh berries and Mediterranean herbs. And the Moravia Agria, a super rare and indigenous Spanish grape, adds freshness, acidity, and gorgeous floral notes.
2019 Envinate ‘Albahra’ Tinto