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TERROIR
Finca Sandoval is primarily defined by its altitude, which reaches upwards of 3,000 feet (915 meters). This altitude gives the wines a notablefreshnesswithoutsacrificingtheirMediterraneancharacter.
The Mediterranean climate has long, very dry, hot summers. When combined with the altitude, these conditions yield great thermal amplitude, lengthening the growth cycle and producing more balancedripeningofthegrapes.
The clay soils have an important limestone component. The vines rest on a limestone rock-base called tuesca in Manchuela, with depthsrangingfrom16to40inches(41to102cm).Soilcomposition is primarily sandstones and conglomerates, with layers of yellowish sandyloamsandlimestones.
Paraje Casablanca, Finca Sandoval’s largest parcel with 62 acres (25 ha) and four grape varieties, contains five distinct soil types. They show differences in levels of key components like organic material, calcium carbonate or iron. The winery vinifies each variety and soil typeseparatelytomaintainthecharacterofeach.
GOODTOKNOW
Sandoval champions the Bobal variety.Whilethegrapeiswidely planted, it doesn’t enjoy the reputation of more commonly understoodEuropeanvarieties.The medium-bodiedredgrapemakes wineswithcrisp,structuredacidity.
