Cantalapiedra Chivitero

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

The Cantalapiedra Chivitero is made with 100% Verdejo grapes that have been hand-harvested, destemmed, and macerated for 24 hours. They are then fermented with wild yeast in used French oak barrels, raised for nine months on lees, and bottled with light filtration.

This well-made Spanish white wine has an ABV of 14%, and exudes a beautiful straw color. on the nose, it has notes of tropical fruit. The clean fruity notes follow through to the palate, rich and full-bodied, with oaky/woody hints.

PREPARATION AND PAIRINGS

This Rueda white is great to enjoy with cured meats or sushi and sashimi to start. It’s great with seafood, chicken, turkey, pork, and rice dishes, too.

ONLY JUST BEGUN

Isaac and Manuel Cantalapiedra are a father-son duo that seeks to bring back the beauty and timelessness of Verdejo wine. The Verdejo is a noble grape, found in the complex soils of the rolling Rueda hills. It produces some of Spain’s most distinctive white wines.

The Cantalapiedras come from several generations of winegrowers in La Seca, a municipality considered to be the heart of the Rueda appellation. Their current estate, Cantalapiedra Viticultores, was founded in 1949, by the family patriarch, Heliodoro, who planted his first vineyard plot at 15 years old. Together with Isaac, his son, they built their now certified organic domaine, and sold their grapes to the large producers of the area. Isaac now handles Cantalapiedra Viticultores with his own son, Manuel, and together they established their own small cellar, with their first vintage being bottled in 2014.

Taste Profile

Technical Sheet

Storage Instructions

Store your unopened bottle in a cool, dry, and dark place safe from constant vibration. Keep your bottle horizontal in a wine rack or cellar to retain the moistness of the cork. The ideal temperature for storage is between 7 to 15°C. Once opened, a bottle will be good for 3 to 5 days standing upright in the refrigerator.