Description
Bodegas Trenza was established in 2003 by brothers David and Jonas Tofterup MW. Trenza means “braid,” and speaks to the notions of family, friendship and teamwork. David began his winemaking career in 1998 and has worked throughout Spain and internationally. In 2016 and again in 2018, he was awarded the prestigious title of Spanish Winemaker of the year, by the UEC (Union Española de Catadores). Jonas was studying for his Master of Wine when he met the owners of the estate where they now source the Tempranillo for their Viña Curvada Crianza. Having each, traveled around the world gaining experiences with different grape varietals and different wineries, they decided it was time to launch their own wine label, where they would have, “freedom with every wine they braided together”. Bodegas Trenza has just started exporting their wines to the US, and Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant is thrilled to be one of their first placements!
100% Tempranillo. The 2017 vintage is a follow-up to their inaugural 2016 release. The vines are more than 80-years-old, dry-farmed bush vines surrounding a beautiful medieval village, called Peñaranda del Duero, in the heart of Ribera del Duero. The vines are tucked behind rolling hills and a very curvy road, for which the wine was named. The vines are cultivated organically, though not certified. The fruit was carefully harvested, and underwent traditional red wine vinification; it was then aged 12 Months in small French and American oak barrels.
Inviting, redolent aromas of brambly berries with hints of mocha and exotic spices. The palate is plush and velvety, with ripe flavors of fresh blackberries, black plum and cassis, with notes of sweet cedar. Expansive without being overbearing. The finish is long and layered, exhibiting beautifully polished tannins and nicely balanced acidity.
