Finca Calvestra 2022
Merseguera • Mustiguillo
"A mountain Merseguera that defies the conventions of the Mediterranean. Toni Sarrión achieves complexity through aging in acacia, respecting the purity of the fruit."
Quick Facts
Finca Calvestra 2022 by Bodega Mustiguillo is a white wine made 100% from organically grown Merseguera, from a mountain vineyard at about 900 meters in Requena (Valencia, Spain). It ferments with native yeasts in 225 and 500-liter acacia barrels; 13.5% ABV, 750 ml. Serve between 10 °C and 12 °C. Free shipping across Mexico from MXN $1,499 and 90 days for returns at no cost.
Purity of Altitude and Limestone Soil
Finca Calvestra is a project to recover an almost extinct variety. Located at about 900 meters of altitude in the highlands of Valencia, this single-variety Merseguera (grafted onto old Bobal vines) shows what a Spanish mountain white can be. The limestone soil and the organic viticulture of Mustiguillo combine to give a vertical, creamy and mineral wine, far from the stereotype of the region's warm whites. Buy it at La Cava Shop with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and discover more white wines, wines of Spain and organic wines.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Bodega Mustiguillo.
- Origin: Finca Calvestra (approximate altitude: 900 m), Requena, Valencia.
- Varietal: 100% Merseguera.
- Winemaking: Fermentation with native yeasts in 225 and 500 L acacia barrels; about 4 months on lees in acacia and 7 months in stainless steel tanks.
- Certification: Organic farming.
- Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
- Format: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance
Straw yellow with bright golden reflections, clean, with a visual density that anticipates its unctuousness.
Nose
Citrus, white peach, green tea and flowers, with a chalky limestone mineral background. The acacia adds a delicate floral note.
Palate
A broad, creamy and fresh entry, with juicy pear and citrus fruit. A long, mineral and saline finish.
3. Style and Singularity
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4. Pairing and Service
Gastronomy: Ideal with rockfish, seafood stews, white meats with creamy sauces and white truffle dishes. See the guide to wines for seafood.
Cheeses: Aged sheep's cheeses and pressed-curd cheeses find a good counterpoint in this wine.
Service: Recommended between 10 °C and 12 °C, with brief aeration in the glass so its aromatic complexity opens up.
5. Why Is It a Different White?
Finca Calvestra represents mountain viticulture in a Mediterranean setting. At about 900 meters of altitude, Merseguera keeps a freshness that does not exist on the plain. Acacia avoids the classic toasty notes of oak and lets the variety express itself with purity and verticality.
Frequently Asked Questions about Finca Calvestra Merseguera 2022
Where does Finca Calvestra Merseguera 2022 come from?
From Finca Calvestra, a mountain vineyard at about 900 meters of altitude in Requena (Valencia), by Bodega Mustiguillo, with organic farming.
Which grape is it made from and how is it made?
It is 100% Merseguera. It ferments with native yeasts in 225 and 500-liter acacia barrels, with about 4 months on lees in acacia and 7 months in stainless steel tanks.
At what temperature should Merseguera from Finca Calvestra be served?
Between 10 °C and 12 °C, with brief aeration in the glass so its aromatic complexity opens up.
What does Finca Calvestra pair with?
With rockfish, seafood stews, white meats with creamy sauces, dishes with white truffle and aged sheep's milk or pressed-curd cheeses.
What is the shipping and returns policy at La Cava Shop?
Free shipping across Mexico from MXN $1,499 and 90 days for returns at no cost.