Sierras de Malaga, Voladeros "Ghiara", V. Ordonez (magnum) - 2017

Viticulture

The grapes come from the late harvest of Santo Pitar, in the Montes de Málaga, the most famous in the whole province of Málaga. Santo Pitar is a hill situated at an altitude of 1,019 metres. Its southern slope overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, while its northern slope is home to centuries-old vineyards and a pre-phylloxera vineyard that is incorporated into this production. The extremely steep topography, with slopes ranging from 46% to 76%, requires exclusively manual tillage and heroic viticultural techniques. In these conditions, yields are very low (900-1200 kg/Ha.).

Oenology

The grapes were harvested between 8 and 12 August by hand, in 9kg crates, with the help of mules only, and collected in refrigerated transport at the foot of the vineyard. The must was fermented at a controlled temperature in French oak barrels. The wine was aged on its lees in the same barrels, with frequent stirring of the lees, until May 2018. After this date, the wine was aged on its lees until October 2021. In total, the wine underwent more than 4 years of barrel ageing, at the end of which it stabilised. After bottling, it was matured in bottle for a further 6 months.

Suggestions for accompaniment

Calamari a la plancha and chorizo chips • Potted chicken with tarragon.