CASE PRICE = $13.99 per bottle (add 12+ quantity to your basket)
Notes from the Winemaker:
Dry White
Variety: 100% Muscat Alexandria
Vinfication: Fermentation 70% stainless steel, 30% oak barrel
Alcohol: 13.5%
Temperature: 6ºC
Pale straw color. Fresh, fragrant and mature, brimming with the aroma of Muscat grape, apple, mandarin orange and a pinch of wilted flowers. On the palate it is fruity and dry, with notes of citrus and a gentle finish.
The surprising originality of Botani is the fruit from a rigorous process of grape selection and the great care taken in the winemaking process. The grapes used in this wine come from the vines from Almachar that grow on the north-facing mountainous slopes. After manual harvesting, at the end of June or the beginning of August, the grapes are brought to the selection table before pressing. Since they are extremely sensitive to climate changes, we were not able to make this wine in 2005.
Botani is our most versatile wine. It pairs perfectly with all kinds of fish, seafood and shellfish, as well as cold soups such as ajoblanco. It is also great with ceviche, sushi, risottos, dishes with black truffle and spicy Thai or Indian food.
Ratings & Reviews
91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:"The 2009 Botani was sourced from organically farmed 70-year-old Moscatel de Alejandria vines producing tiny yields. Thirty percent of the wine was barrel-fermented in neutral French oak, the rest in stainless steel. Medium straw-colored with a green tint, it displays a nose of mineral, spring flowers, acacia, and a hint of tropical aromas. The 2009 vintage has produced a wine with extra density and concentration. Although the aromatics suggest sweetness, the wine is dry but very fruity, refreshing, and exceptionally long. It is an outstanding value that over-delivers in a big way." - Jay Miller (Apr 2010)
