Bodega de las Estrellas - Spain
In the southern part of the Spanish region of Castilla-La Mancha, Bodega de las Estrellas is the 200 year old De Nova family winemaking legacy, an estate which has been making organic, natural wines using amphora with vessels from the 19th century. With vineyards situated at 700 meters (almost a 1/2 mile high) with marl and limestone soil, Bodega de las Estrellas is now led by fourth generation winemakers Dionisio and Karina de Nova, Bodega de las Estrellas is committed to crafting wines that are traditional to their area, but are also trailblazers in the local organic and natural wine movement.
Making their US debut with Vero with their bottled wines, Bodega de las Estrelllas is the first winery in Castilla-La Mancha to be certified organic and using amphora, Bodega de las Estrellas creates natural wines using only native yeast fermentation and with no added sulfites. Dionisio De Nova and his family with Bodega de las Estrellas has carved their own path to create environmentally sustainable methods to biodynamically craft their wines. Part of this is the decision to make their wines exclusively in amphora.
Clay vessels of oblong shape, Bodega de las Estrellas works with amphora (or tinajas in Spanish) that hold approximately 5000 liters of wine. The amphora are an important part of Bodega de las Estrellas’ sustainable approach, as the thick clay walls and vortex shape vessels of the amphora help to naturally maintain even temperatures and to keep t. As well, the amphora when used as aging vessels can create unique wines when compared to modern oak/wood vessels. The ceramic material of the amphora allows for a slight micro-oxidation (like an oak barrel), but without imparting any tertiary flavor to the wine. Filtering is done naturally by decanting directly from the amphora.
All told, Bodega de las Estrellas’ methods create wines that embody natural wine principles. For example they use of winemaking by-products for fertilization in order to reduce the carbon footprint. Their use of amphorae in the winery, combined with biodynamic and organic processes in the vineyard, create natural wines that give a sense of place, transporting you to the Land of La Mancha.
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Hand selected and harvested in the Spanish region of Castilla-La Mancha, this white wine blend from winery Bodega de las Estrellas is farmed sustainably, and certified organic. Made with native yeast fermentation and no added sulfites, this blend of Macabeo and Verdejo is a natural wine, fermented in amphora.
A brilliant color, clean notes of dried fruit with balsamic nuances emanate from the glass. When tasting, light mineral notes translate into a long finish.
A Spanish orange wine with extended skin contact and maceration, this wine has rich orange-tones. On the nose, fruity tones with a balsamic touch come through, and when tasting it becomes complex and rich with a long finish and rich aftertaste.
From Castilla-La Mancha winery Bodega de las Estrellas, this blend of Macabeo and Airén is fermented in amphora with native yeasts. With no added sulfites, certified organic, and farmed sustainably, this orange wine is natural and biodynamic. Hand harvested and selected from small production vineyards.
A bright purple wine, this Spanish red wine blend of tempranillo and cabernet sauvignon has a rich bouquet of red berries and balsamic notes with a hint of minerality. Tasting it, an elegant fruit and spice come forth for a delicate balance.
Matured for 12 months in oak barrels, this natural Spanish red wine first undergoes native yeast fermentation with no added sulfites in the amphora of Bodega de las Estrellas. Hand harvested, the grapes are farmed biodynamically and organically.
Bodega de las Estrellas is located in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
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