Viña Santa Marina Equus [2019] 750ml/Red

Innovative and unique winemaking by female winemakers

This winery was established in 1999 in DO Ribera del Guadiana, Extremadura, in the southwestern part of Spain. Its representative is Álvaro de Alvear, who comes from a prestigious family that has been in existence for over 300 years. Yolanda Piñero, who co-founded the winery and is in charge of brewing, is a female brewer who was responsible for the establishment of DO Ribera del Guadiana in 1998 and served as DO's representative for six years. She is also close friends with Mariano Garcia, the former head brewer of the famous sake ``Vega Sicilia'', and with his advice, she continues to make wine with the motto of ``elegance and simplicity for all ranges of wine.'' We are doing

Álvaro de Alvear worked for his family's winery (Alveal) in Andalusia for 40 years, and after retiring, he founded Santa Marina at the age of 70. He was particularly fascinated by the potential of the area around Mérida, and purchased 200 hectares of land rich in nature, including mountains and forests, for this new project. Trees are currently planted on a 61ha field. According to recent research, it is believed that the Roman general Maximus, famous for his role in the movie ``Gladiator,'' made wine here. On the other hand, Yolanda is a well-known grape grower and winemaker who studied agriculture and enology in Madrid and has accumulated experience at wineries in several countries. She first investigated this land and began cultivating Tempranillo, taking into consideration the mineral-rich geology and climate, and succeeded in obtaining excellent grapes. She was also the first to bring exotic varieties here to Viña Santa Marina. Syrah, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Viognier are all currently listed as DOs in Extremadura. It was also the first winery to cultivate Montour, a venerable indigenous variety that was on the verge of extinction.

Wine making that takes advantage of the delicate sensibilities of a female winemaker

A team of mostly female staff, led by two female brewers, Yolanda and Marie, carefully manage everything from the fields to the brewing process. The harvest time is determined by the maturity of the grapes and the type of wine desired for each variety and plot, and natural yeasts are used. Red wine is fermented at high temperatures for a long time to bring out its deep color. Remontage is also done by hand. Aging takes place in barrels, mostly French oak, but also some American oak. We are careful about using oak to preserve the fruitiness. White is fermented slowly at low temperatures to bring out its gorgeous aroma. It has a fruity aroma and a delicate taste that fills your mouth. We aim to create wines that instantly captivate people with their elegance and ease of drinking. Yolanda's experience has resulted in a variety of unique products, including innovative varietal blends and wines made exclusively from late harvest Viognier.

Equus was built with respect by owners who love horses. Means horse in Latin. A thick red wine with a good balance of fruit and oak aroma.

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