Finca Calvestra 2022
Merseguera • DOP Pago El Terrerazo
"The pinnacle of Merseguera: a cult wine that challenges Mediterranean conventions. Toni Sarrión achieves masterful complexity through acacia aging, respecting the purity of the fruit and imbuing it with astonishing longevity."
High-Altitude Purity and Limestone Soil
Finca Calvestra is not just a wine, it's a project of historical recovery. Situated at 900 meters altitude in the highlands of Valencia, this single varietal Merseguera (grafted onto old Bobal vines) redefines what a Spanish white wine can be. The limestone soil and Mustiguillo's organic viticulture combine to offer a vertical, rich, and deeply mineral wine that breaks the stereotype of warm whites from the region.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Bodega Mustiguillo.
- Origin: Pago El Terrerazo (Altitude: 900m), Valencia.
- Varietal: 100% Merseguera.
- Vinification: Fermentation with indigenous yeasts; 11 months on lees in 225L Acacia barrels.
- Certification: Organic and Vino de Pago.
- Presentation: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Straw yellow color with bright golden reflections. Clean and with a visual density that anticipates its richness.
Nose: Unfolds layers of orange blossom honey, dried fruits, and fennel, all wrapped in a chalky minerality reminiscent of slate. The floral background is distinctive and elegant thanks to the acacia wood.
Palate: Potent, broad, and remarkably rich entry. It possesses an almost "chewy" structure that is perfectly balanced with vibrant citrus acidity. The finish is saline, long, and with an aristocratic persistence.
3. Style and Uniqueness
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FLORAL DISTINCTION [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
4. Pairing and Service
Structured Gastronomy: Ideal with rock fish, seafood stews, white meats with creamy sauces, and dishes flavored with white truffle.
Cheese Selection: Aged sheep cheeses and pressed-paste cheeses find their perfect fatty counterpoint in this wine.
Service: It is recommended to enjoy between 10°C and 12°C. Benefits from brief aeration in the glass for its aromatic complexity to fully open.
5. Why is it an exceptional white wine?
Finca Calvestra represents heroic viticulture in a Mediterranean environment. By rising to 900 meters, the Merseguera grape retains a freshness not found on the plain. The strategic choice of acacia wood avoids the classic oak toasting, allowing the varietal to express itself with a purity and verticality that places it among the most exclusive white wines of the Iberian Peninsula.
