Martina Prieto, Sauvignon Blanc
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Tasting Notes: From one of España’s most inspired young vintners, and creator of the best Verdejo we have ever had, comes this pristine, piercing, crystalline Sauvignon Blanc, that combines classic nettle and stonefruit aromas in a taut, brisk mouthfeel. Using methods of harvesting and vinification that are nearly revolutionary, Martina achieves a freshness and immediacy of flavor that defies the wilting heat of the Rueda plateau. Although Sauvignon is now an “international” varietal, this wine is both “proper” and site-specific. A must try for all white wine lovers.

	Castilla y León, España. (D.O. Rueda) 12 hectares.		Clay, shells, and limestone
	Martina Prieto. (mahr-TEEN-ah pree-AY-toh)		Double Cordon. 1,100 vines/hectare. 2 bottle/plant yield.
	Martina Prieto Pariente. (mahr-TEEN-ah pree-AY-toh pahr-ee-AYN-tay)		Fermentation in temp controlled stainless steel. Grape temp is controlled by Nitrogen.
	100% Sauvignon Blanc.		No barrel aging.
	3.6 grams per liter.		1 month in the bottle.
	6.0 grams per liter.		1,200 cases.
	13.0% by volume.		Pork-loin, a wild greens salad with cana de cabra, and oysters.