Safrà

Spain
Valencia
2021

Safrà is a blend of Mandó (70%), an indigenous grape of this part of Valencia, with a small amount of another indigenous variety, Arcos (30%). Harvested by hand and partially destemmed, this cuvée is fermented by natural yeasts in stone lagars and stainless steel tanks then aged for 6 months in amphorae.

93+ points
"The 2021 Safrà, which was tasted next to the 2022, feels more fruit-driven and primary. It's a blend of 70% Mandó and 30% Arcos that fermented in stainless steel with some 30% full clusters and then matured in tinaja. It has a moderate 12.5% alcohol and mellow acidity, subtle and elegant. It feels more like the 2019 than the 2020, despite the climatic conditions of the year. It has a medium-bodied palate with fine-grained, chalky tannins. 22,000 bottles produced."
Luis Gutiérrez,
Wine Advocate

SKU/Code: 
DB3389-21
Product Line: 
Wine
Red
Varietal: 
Mando
Farming Type: 
Organic