Marko Late Harvest 2019

Marko Late Harvest is one of the few late harvest wines being made in the region. With its ability to concentrate sugars while still retaining very high acidity, Izkiota Txikia is the perfect variety for high-quality aromatic sweet wines.

Viticulture and Vinification:                

Vineyards
The vineyards are located in the village of Kortezubi, a little old town in Bizkaia, famous for its prehistoric caves which form a Unesco World Heritage Site. The vineyard soil is composed of calcareous clay.

Viticulture:

Manual harvest, plant cover, biodynamic cultivation and permaculture

Vinification

Manual late harvest in boxes by November 20. After whole bunch pressing a spontaneous fermentation takes place in French oak barriques. When the perfect balance between alcohol and residual sugar is reached, the fermentation is stopped. The wine then ages for 10 months on its lees. 

Tasting Notes:
Marko Late Harvest shows aroma ́s of quince, orange peel, pear, honey and sweet spices (cinnamon, ginger). This sweet wine is full-bodied and well balanced by a citric acidity. It has a long lingering finish.