Zaleo Pardina
Variety: Pardina.
The winemaker: Manuel García.
Tasting Notes: We believe Extremaduran wines should reflect the terroir where they are made. As a consequence, we don’t use foreign varieties, and our focus is on Pardina, an indigenous grape, as our main variety for white wines. With a hint of apples, bananas and stone fruit on the nose and palate, Zaleo Pardina is a balanced wine with a citrus undertone and excellent acidity.
The Winery: Zaleo wines express the terroir of Extremadura. They belong to the Ribera del Guadiana D.O. and are produced by Viñaoliva, a forward-thinking, export-oriented cooperative based in Almendralejo, right in the heart of Tierra de Barros, Extremadura’s main wine-making area. Our modern, state-of-the-art winery has enabled us to draw out all the potential in our vineyards. Fruit focus and soft tannins combine to create products that are full-bodied yet easy to drink.
Vines: 20-year-old non-irrigated bush vines in the Tierra de Barros district.
Winemaking: Temperature-controlled fermentation after picking in mid-September.
Food Matching: Shellfish. Grilled and fried fish.
Serving Temperature: 10-12ºC
Technical Data:
Alc: 12%
Total acidity: 5.3g/l
Residual sugar: 1.8g/l
Awards:
- Espiga Gold Medal, Best in Show
- Arabel Gold Medal
- Mezquita Silver Medal