La Chita Organic White 2022
Country
Spain
Region
Manchuela
Producer
Josep Masachs S.L.
Grape(s)
Sauvignon Blanc (60%)
Macabeo (40%)
Type
White
Style
Fruity
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
13.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
Organic
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
In the east of Castilla-La Mancha, the landscape is flat and dry with red clay and limestone soils. The two rivers create the valleys in the region where vineyards are planted at 600-700m. The region is near the Mediterranean Sea which provides moist winds. Red wines dominate in this warm region with old vines of Bobal creating concentrated yet lovely fresh reds and rose. Other reds include wines made with Tempranillo, Monastrell, Garnacha and Cabernet Sauvignon. Fragrant whites also do well here with Macabeo being a dominant variety.
Producer
Josep Masachs Llorach, owned vineyards in Vilafranca del Penedès as early as 1920. During this time he was one of the pioneers of the area producing still wines, his son took over his father’s hobby and made it his profession and turned his house, known to everyone as Cal Cabanyes, into his manufacturing center in the 1950s. Nowadays, the fourth generation of the family has arrived with an open and innovative mindset. Under the watchful eye of Joan Masachs and led by Alex Ruíz Masachs – hardworking, curious and creative with extensive experience in enology and global sales – family values have been reinterpreted to transmit them through more environmentally friendly products.
Tasting Notes
The wise monkey on the label comes from the teachings in Toshogu temple `do not see bad behavior as natural` - A Japanese saying to avoid spreading evil. La Chita is an interesting young style of wine made from a blend of 40% Macabeo and 60% Sauvignon Blanc. Intense floral and ripe stone fruits aromas are followed by a fresh and zesty palate with notes of cut apple, white blossom, grapefruit and a touch of pineapple. This is a very expressive wine with a lovely texture and a crisp balanced finish.
Food
Perfect served chilled on its own or with a fresh summer salad.
