Grapes for Crudabendita were handpicked from clean and clay-calcareous soils and came into the winery at a temperature under 50ºF, perfect to increase the extraction of polyphenols and aromas.
Grain selection was made by hand followed by a selective optical laser to get an immaculate selection finish: just the berry.
Rich and complex profile, featuring spicy aromas, toasted and balsamic nuances, along with notes of cocoa, coffee, and licorice.
Aged only in natural oak, Crudabendita is made inside 225L new French oak barrels for the first 9 months followed by another 13 months 225L 2nd-year American oak barrels.
This made a total period of 22 months in oak. The wine is completed being bottled at least 15 months before to be released.