Pre-Phylloxera Vineyards and Ancestral Genetics

One of the greatest competitive advantages of the Sorian Ribera is the nature of its distinctly sandy soils. During the phylloxera crisis at the end of the 19th century, this type of substrate prevented the devastating insect from advancing, allowing the survival of original vines that today are over a century old. Bertrand Sourdais works meticulously with this unique genetic heritage. These pre-phylloxera Tinto Fino vines autonomously regulate their yields, offering extremely limited productions but endowed with a perfect chemical balance, tannins of unparalleled natural fineness, and a complexity of nuances that is inaccessible to modern high-production plantings.

Respectful Aging and Subtle Micro-oxygenation

The winemaking process under Sourdais' direction follows a philosophy of minimal intervention where the use of wood is strictly complementary. New woods with intense toasting that tend to standardize the wine's flavor are discarded; instead, used French oak barrels with fine grain and larger volumes than traditional ones are used. This method favors a slow and noble internal micro-oxygenation, stabilizing the color and softening phenolic compounds without masking the primary aromas of wild raspberries, floral notes of violets, and that distinctive balsamic background impregnated with chalk that Soria's subsoil provides.

What are the analytical and conceptual differences between the Antídoto and Dominio de Es projects?

Although both projects share Bertrand Sourdais' hallmark of finesse and Sorian origin, they respond to completely different parceling guidelines and aging objectives. The Bodegas Antídoto project is designed to capture the overall freshness, fruit clarity, and vibrant energy of the province, combining grapes from multiple micro-parcels to create exceptionally balanced, silky, and immediately enjoyable red and rosé wines. In contrast, Dominio de Es represents the pinnacle of viticultural personalization. It is a concept faithfully inspired by Burgundy's *Grands Crus*, focusing on millimeter-sized individual parcels with specific calcareous soils and century-old pre-phylloxera vines. The resulting wines possess monumental but extremely refined phenolic concentration, an ideal low pH, and superb acid structure that grants them bottle aging potential capable of exceeding two decades.

How do climate variations during transportation affect subtly extracted wines and how are they protected?

Wines defined by measured extraction and delicate tannic balance, such as Bertrand Sourdais' creations, exhibit considerable vulnerability to continuous thermal shocks during commercial distribution phases. If bottles are exposed to temperatures above 25°C for prolonged periods, kinetic energy accelerates the internal polymerization reactions of tannins, which can attenuate the freshness of primary red fruit and unbalance the subtle mineral tension characteristic of altitude. With the firm purpose of safeguarding the organoleptic integrity of these liquid jewels within Mexican territory, in our online store, we use specialized packaging with high-density structural insulation. This system acts as a shield against external heat, ensuring that the chemical and aromatic profile conceived by the winemaker arrives intact at its destination.