An expressive regional blend for Valencia.
Aromas of tropical fruit with lightly herbal and nutty characters. The palate is elegant with peachy,
stone fruit flavours, minerality, and fresh, rounded acidity giving an appealing texture and weight.
Can' Leandro was founded at the start of 2013 by Gabriel and Alberto Sanchis Mestre, transforming their family wine business to one focused on bottling their own wines from the local, traditional varieties. Situated near Ontinyent - a town mid-way between Valencia and Murcia, and 50km from the coast - they craft authentic wines with a modern profile from old Monastrell, Merseguera and Bonicaire vineyards that they have rejuvenated.
Predominantly Merseguera (80%) with some Malvasia and Tortosi - the grapes are sourced from a 3.5
hectare plot on the Venta Vella estate, 620 metres above sea level. The Gobelet vines grow in shallow
white limestone (albariza) soil.
The grapes are harvested into 18kg crates, and stored cold for 24-36 hours. They're then cold-macerated on the skins (8ºC) for 3 hours. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at 14-16ºC for 33 days in stainless steel, then the wine remains on fine lees before bottling in March of
the following year.
Enjoy with fish and shellfish, pasta and chicken dishes.
