Story Teller 2022 organic

Winemaker’s Notes

Storyteller is a Grande Reserve protocol from Amoriano PDO winery-owned vineyards.
This is the first time we produce this protocol; we started with a late harvest grape from three different vineyards, destemmed in the barrels with no pump, hand-punched down until the end of the fermentation and bucket transferred by hand in the press.
Aged for one year in the tank and 18 months in French and American oak barrels.

Vineyard
Storyteller is born from three distinct organic vineyards, each owned by the winery. Two of them lie beneath the imposing Prophet Ilias Mountain, where chalky, nutrient-poor soil challenges the vines, yielding Amoriano grapes of exceptional quality.
The third vineyard rests under the shadow of Attaviros Mountain, near the village of Emponas, where the land’s natural harshness shapes the character of the fruit.
Amoriano thrives in sun-drenched, well-drained soils that push the vine to its limits.
While naturally abundant, this variety sacrifices quality in fertile soil, making these rugged, demanding terrains the perfect cradle for producing truly remarkable grapes.

Production protocol of Storyteller
Our winemaking protocol begins with a late harvest of Amoriano grapes from our organic vineyards, carefully hand-picked into 20 kg baskets.
To preserve freshness and enhance extraction, the grapes are refrigerated for over 24 hours, allowing us to initiate tannin and color extraction at a very low temperature.
Once ready, we destem the grapes and transfer the juice, along with the skins, into 200L barrels.
A three-day cold soak follows before we introduce wild yeast to kickstart fermentation.
Every eight hours, we perform gentle manual punch-downs in each barrel, ensuring optimal extraction.
To enhance complexity, we introduce two different yeast strains, creating a more layered and nuanced fermentation.
Our focus is on maximizing color and tannin extraction, both essential for the wine’s aging potential.
Fermentation temperatures never exceed 18°C.
Once complete, we transfer the barrels beside the press and carefully move the grape must by hand, without the use of pumps, preserving its delicate structure.
The wine then rests on the lees in tanks at 10°C for 12 months before aging for 18 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels, both old and new.
Finally, after aging, we blend the wine in tank and bottle it without filtration or stabilization, ensuring its purest expression.

Organoleptic profile of Storyteller
A deep, dark red hue hints at the wine’s intensity.
On the palate, firm yet well-integrated tannins create a grippy, chewy texture, gradually giving way to a smooth, refined finish.
The acidity is vibrant yet harmoniously balanced with the alcohol, leading to a long, lingering aftertaste.
The nose is layered and expressive, revealing ripe red fruit aromas intertwined with hints of tobacco, black tea, and subtle chocolate nuances from barrel aging.
A wine of depth and structure, promising elegance and aging potential.