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BODEGAS TAMPESTA D.O. TIERRAS DE LEON ESTATE WINERY OWN PRODUCTION 20 HECTARES ATLANTIC CLIMATE FAMILY-RUN ORGANIC VITICULTURE
“We wanted to proof that our local Prieto Picudo can also be a traditional modern grape ” Noelia de paz (owner) In the year 2000, the De Paz Tampesta brothers decided to focus on the viticultural tradition of the Valdevimbre region, which is in the south of the province of León. This region has the greatest amount of vineyards with the native “Cult” grape, Prieto Picudo which dominates the image and personal character of the D.O. Tierra de León wines. This varietal is distinguished by its densely packed grape clusters and its pine nut-shaped grapes, with a blue-black skin; with such an intensely fruity expression that it seems like a fragrance on the vine. This varietal gives a well-structured wine, intense, concentrated and very aromatic.The winery at Bodegas Tampesta merges into the natural caves that have existed for centuries in the region. Modern technology, paired with the history of the vineyards at Las Lagunillas, an area known for the quality of the terroir, help create wines with the Prieto Picudo grape that are both unique and special.Add winemakers Noelia de Paz and the “hipster” winemaker Raul Perez to the equation and the result is amazing;wines very well handcrafted and of limited production.
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