María Remírez de Ganuza

The production of this wine involves the careful selection of the best barrels available and the best grapes from the La Coqueta vine, situated on the South-facing side very close to the winery. The barrels have been selected for their finesse and quality with the clear aim of making the very best wine. In addition to the usual careful checking process during fermentation and ageing in our winery, for this wine we take even more care.  All proceeds from sales of María Ramírez de Ganuza Reserva Especial are given over to charitable causes: proceeds in respect of 2003 and 2004 vintages were donated to the cancer charity AECC (Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer) to fund research projects. Proceeds for 2005 and 2006 are to be used to fund projects undertaken by the Downs Syndrome charity, Fundación Síndrome de Down. 

Manual harvesting of grapes from vineyards of an average age of 60 years old in boxes of 12kg and controlled temperature prior to fermentation in cold rooms specially designed for a period of 24 hours (4-6 degrees); grape selection on the table; destemmed cluster shoulders. Alcoholic fermentation in French oak vat. Malolactic in new cask.