Verónica Romero - El Carbonero (2024)

Grape variety: 100 % Macabeo

Production: Very small, artisanal production. Natural wine without added sulfites.

Origin: Los Duques – Requena (Valencia), DOP Utiel-Requena, approx. 700 m above sea level.

Vineyard: Over 40-year-old Macabeo bush vines ("en vaso") cultivated dry. Near-natural cultivation without herbicides or synthetic additives.

Soils: Not explicitly stated; typical calcareous sandy and clay soils of the Requena region with good drainage and mineral characteristics.

Orientation: not explicitly stated

Climate: Mediterranean climate with continental influence. Hot, dry summers and cool nights promote aromatic concentration and the freshness of the grapes.

Vinification: Manual harvesting and careful selection of grapes. Aged as an Orange Wine with skin contact to gain structure, depth, and complexity. Spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts and minimal intervention throughout the aging process.

Aging: Natural aging without fining, without filtration, and without added sulfites. The longer maceration period gives the wine its characteristic color, texture, and aromatic complexity.

Tasting notes: Strong golden yellow with amber reflections. On the nose, floral notes, anise, fennel, and aromas of stone fruit. On the palate, the wine is dry, structured, and complex with fine tannins, lively freshness, and remarkable length. The aromatic depth and the slightly spicy texture give it an unmistakable character.

Food pairing: Excellent with rice dishes, aged cheeses, fish dishes, and Mediterranean cuisine. Thanks to its structure, it also accompanies heartier dishes and is particularly suitable for lovers of characterful Orange Wines. A very personal wine from Verónica Romero, created as a tribute to her father and an expression of her uncompromising artisanal philosophy.