Sobrenatural 2016 Natural Verdejo White Wine
"Beyond Conventional: Sobrenatural is a Verdejo that defies logic. A natural wine with over 60 months of aging between tank and bottle, made without added sulfites."
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Bodegas Menade
- Origin: Castilla y León, Spain (Vineyards +30 years old).
- Varietal: 100% Verdejo from organic and biodynamic farming.
- Aging: Great Natural Aging (60 total months).
- Philosophy: Minimal intervention, Zero added sulfites.
- Volume: 750 ml | Vintage: 2016
2. Sensory Experience
Appearance: Deep gold with amber reflections. Glyceric and dense tears.
Nose: Ripe fruit, candied orange peel, dried fruits, and a noble oxidative mineral background evoking limestone and aged Manzanilla sherry.
Palate: Unctuous and broad, with the structure of a red wine. Vibrant acidity balancing notes of bakery and honey. Dry and extremely persistent finish.
3. Style and Singularity
Natural Aging: Maximum [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
Complexity: Abyssal [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
Intervention: Zero Sulfites [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
Presence: Volume and Verticality [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
4. Meditative Pairing
- Haute Cuisine: Hearty fish stews or glazed sweetbreads.
- Cult Cheeses: Intense blue cheeses (Cabrales, Roquefort) or aged cheeses.
- Smoked Foods: Premium anchovies or wild salmon.
- Serving: It is recommended to serve at 12°C (53.6°F) to fully unfold its complexity.
5. Why is it Sobrenatural?
It is the white wine without sulfites with the longest aging in Spain. A challenge to time where the Sanz brothers demonstrate the infinite aging potential of Verdejo with absolute respect for natural timelines.