Pago Casa Gran
Valencia DO Single Plot Malvasia
Malvasia is one of our favourite varieties! This is the step up from their stainless steel version. They've implemented lees stirring to give this wine some oxygen and a rounder acidity and enhanced texture. These have added a wealth of nuances to Malvasia's endless bouquet and stone fruit profile. Something of the aroma makes you nostalgic for peeling those fruit cups you'd get for lunch as a kid; it's invigorating!
Interesting side note: The archaeological surveys that have been taking place around Pago Casa Gran's estate have uncovered winemaking going back to the 4th century BCE in this Les Alcusses mountain valley (the etching you see on this label was also uncovered). The findings have inspired the Galbis family to restore single varietal wines from ancient Mediterranean varieties like Malvasia, taking advantage of the cooling effects owed to their implementation of permanent crop cover over the last 15 years and their 550m elevation.
Region: Valencia
Appellation: Valencia D.O.
Varietal/Blend: 100% Malvasia
ABV: 14%
Vineyard & Vine Age: The young vines are planted in white clay soils, and the vineyard was designed by Carlos, combining French rootstocks with Italian clones from Friuli in north-eastern Italy.
Cellar: Grapes are directly pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts, then aged on the lees for two months with weekly batonnage.
CSPC: 840818

Region: Valencia
Appellation: Valencia D.O.


Interesting side note: The archaeological surveys that have been taking place around Pago Casa Gran's estate have uncovered winemaking going back to the 4th century BCE in this Les Alcusses mountain valley (the etching you see on this label was also uncovered). The findings have inspired the Galbis family to restore single varietal wines from ancient Mediterranean varieties like Malvasia, taking advantage of the cooling effects owed to their implementation of permanent crop cover over the last 15 years and their 550m elevation.
TECHNICAL INFO
Varietal/Blend: 100% Malvasia
ABV: 14%
Vineyard: The young vines are planted in white clay soils, and the vineyard was designed by Carlos, combining French rootstocks with Italian clones from Friuli in north-eastern Italy.
Cellar: Grapes are directly pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts, then aged on the lees for two months with weekly batonnage.
CSPC: 840818
Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South
T: 403-971-1898
E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca
Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North
T: 780-203-5284
E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca

