VITICULTURE&WINEMAKING

Native Varieties

Mustiguillo focuses on expressing origin by working with native grapes like Bobal and Merseguera, believing that these grapes best transmit a genuine sense of place. Before the efforts of Mustiguillo, these varieties were largely underrated and seen as more suitable for bulk production.

Low Yields

Bobal and Merseguera are naturally vigorous, productive varieties. Toni Sarrión employed many techniques to lower yields; bunch thinning, cover crops and dry farming were among key options to successfully cultivate high-quality grapes.

Low Intervention

Mustiguillo believes low intervention winemaking is the key to crafting the terroir-driven wines that will best express the character of their pagos. Parcels are fermented separately, exclusively with native yeasts and free-run must. Avoiding over extraction, gentle racking by gravity and use of neutral vessels like old oak or concrete for maturation will preserve the elegance and Mediterranean flavors.