About This Product :
Pituco is named after the winemaker, Pepe’s loyal companion, who enthusiastically visits the vineyards with Pepe.
The Grapes:
70% Monastrell, 15% Garnacha Tintorera, 15% Syrah
The Appellation:
DO Jumilla, Spain
Located in eastern Spain near the Mediterranean coast. Continental climate with semiarid pockets, extreme heat in the summer and cold in the winter with frequent frost. Phylloxera struck the region in the late 1980’s (about 100 years after the rest of Spain) forcing major replanting of the vineyards, most of which were replanted with Monastrell, which accounts for 90% of today’s total production
The Vineyard:
Soil: Limestone
Vine age: 30 years
Elevation: 3,280 ft (some of the highest parts of Jumilla)
Vineyard: Montealegre del Castillo, organic without certification
The Wine:
Black and red fruits of black currant, prune, and raspberries. Dry with medium acidity and light toasty notes
Aged 5 months in French Oak barrels.
pH: 3.75
RS: 3.93 g/L
Alc: 14.5%
Format:
750ml Bottle with cork
The Winemaker and Winery:
Pepe Rodriguez de Vera started making wine with his family’s vineyards at home as a hobby, but hailing from 6 generations of viticulturists, it wasn’t long before his winemaking passion turned into a full-time occupation. Pepe is not just a producer of outstanding unique wines from his family’s vineyards in various regions across Spain, but also possesses a strong passion for learning and improving his winemaking skills. He earned a Level 4 WSET Diploma and has been accepted as a Master of Wine candidate.
