MONTESPEJO YOUNG WHITE

White, young, and from Málaga. Selected Lairén and Muscat grapes. 75 cl. Contains sulfites.

Selected grapes, separated by variety. Lairén (70%) and Muscat (30%). Cold maceration for 12–18 hours. Only free-run juice extracted at low pressure is used, clarified by cold decantation. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of around 10–12ºC. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine is kept on its lees in suspension for 3 months to achieve greater mouthfeel and volume.

D.O. SIERRAS DE MÁLAGA
ALC. 13º
Winery: Carpe Diem
Type: White wine
Variety: Lairén – Muscat
Awards 2024: Award for Best Young White Wine – H&T Málaga
Previous awards: Silver Medal at the VI Frankfurt International Trophy in 2022, Silver Medal at the International Wine Guide 2015, and Silver Medal at the Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition 2016. Ranked first among the 32 recommended white wines by Jancis Robinson, Master of Wine and contributor to the Financial Times, out of 10,000 tasted.

TASTING NOTES

Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections. Clean and bright, with an oily appearance. On the nose, it is frank and clean, with high intensity dominated by stone fruit, white flowers, distinctive Muscat varietal character, candied fruit, honeyed notes, and wild herbs.

PAIRING

Fish, seafood, salads, and vegetables. Highly recommended with Japanese cuisine. Perfect with nuts or any type of appetizer. Optimal serving temperature: between 7°C and 10°C.