In the glass
Aroma: fresh red cherry, raspberry, earth, light herbs
Palate: bright cherry, light tannins, refreshing acidity, mineral
A VT Castilla natural-wine style from Mas Que Vinos with fresh cherry, raspberry and earthy mineral character; brief used-oak contact preserves the vivid fruit and natural freshness.
What it pairs with
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Tapas and small plates
Versatile, fresh and mineral; suited to a wide range of lightly flavoured tapas. -
Lightly dressed salad with goats cheese
Racy acidity and fresh fruit are ideal with soft cheese and salad. -
Jamon con tomate y pan
Refreshing acidity cuts through the fat of sliced jamon on tomato-rubbed bread.
History
Ercavio is the natural-wine label from Bodegas Mas Que Vinos, classified as VT Castilla due to multi-province sourcing. The estate at Valbuena de Duero practices biodynamic farming and applies minimal intervention cellar work.
- 2007 — First Ercavio Tempranillo vintage released under the natural wine philosophy
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Mas Que Vinos
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- VT Castilla y León
- Oak
- 6 months in used French oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)