Balnea
Rueda, Spain
About Balnea
Maria Jesus Hernandez family vineyards are located in La Seca, on a high altitude plateau (2400 foot). The soil is rich in limestone and gravel. Winters are harsh, dry and sunny. The Continental climate, with extreme temperature differences between day and night, contributes to the unique balance achieved in these grapes. The low fertility of the soil and scarce rains produce low yields of highly concentrated grapes.
The vines are farmed organically and harvest is done 100% manually. Fermentation takes place at a very low temperature. This contributes to the structure and aromatics of the wine. No winemaking additives are used. Careful bâtonnage is carried out to maximize contact with the lees. The wine undergoes natural decantation instead of filtration. Maria Jesus is one of the few female winemakers in the region.
