CitizenWine,ModaFoca,Monastrell

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Valencia, Spain

Moda Foca (fashion seal) is a spicy Spanish wine made from organically grown Monastrell grapes

Set up by a close-knit group of industry experts they hope to breathe some much-needed life into an all-too-often rigid and stuffy wine sector, by bringing innovative new approach to wine making and marketing. They only work with producers that are fully committed to sustainability, sourcing wines that are sustainably grown and organically produced.

100% Monastrell. 30+ year old monastrell vines are grown in the chalky soils of Valencia, at 600m above sea-level. The grapes are hand harvest followed by strict manual table selection. Soft maceration with 25% whole bunch. The fermentation is temperature controlled for 10 days at 12-14ºC, has 1 month in second use French oak, then filtered, clarified, and bottled.

Tasting Notes: Jam-packed with blueberry jammy fruit, this wine shows a lovely savoury, black olive edge. The palate is fresh, with a ripe set of tannins and sweet fruit.