Verónica Romero - Los Renteros (2024)

Grape variety: 100% Bobal

Production: approx. 900 bottles - limited production from a clay amphora.

Origin: Las Monjas – Venta del Moro (Valencia), approx. 700 m above sea level. M.

Vineyard: Old bush vines ("en vaso"), approximately 77 years old, cultivated using dry-field methods. Natural cultivation without herbicides or synthetic additives.

Soils: Sand, clay and gravel mixture with a distinct mineral profile.

Orientation: not explicitly specified

Climate: Mediterranean with continental influences; 2024 was a balanced year with slightly cooler nights during the ripening phase, resulting in particularly aromatic and fresh Bobal grapes.

Vinification: Hand-harvested into 18-kg crates. De-stemming, gentle crushing, and approximately five days of maceration. Gentle pressing and aging in 600-liter clay amphorae .

Aging: 5 months in clay amphorae under a layer of flor yeast (“velo flor”), which gives the wine additional complexity and a delicate, slightly saline character. No fining, no filtration, and no addition of sulfites.

Alcohol content: 12.5% vol

Tasting Note: Bright ruby red. On the nose, fresh red fruits, pomegranate, dried herbs, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, elegant, juicy, and lively with fine minerality, a round texture, and a subtle saline freshness. A long, balanced finish with a delicate balsamic note.

Food pairing: Excellent with Mediterranean dishes such as fried fish, paella, pasta with vegetables, white meats, or mild cheeses. An authentic, artisanal Bobal with energy, precision, and character.