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Barrialto, led by Rafael Rodríguez, focuses on producing artisanal wines from old-vine Palomino grapes in the Jerez region. Working in the Pago Balbaína Baja, Rafael is part of the Mayetería Sanluqueña, a group of winemakers dedicated to unfortified white wines that express their terroir.
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Winemaker: Rafael Rodríguez
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Farming: Organic practices
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Variety: 100% Palomino Fino
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Terroir: 60-year-old bush-trained vines on albariza soils, specifically the pure tosca cerrada subsoil, which enhances the wines balance and minerality
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Vinification: Fermented with natural yeasts, aged on the lees for added complexity
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Aging: Aged in stainless steel to preserve freshness
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Tasting Note: Dried orange, toasted hazelnut, and peach, with a saline, mineral-driven finish. The wine has a slight oxidative character, typical of Palomino wines from this region
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Pairing Suggestions:
- Tapas
- Grilled fish
- Marcona almonds