Bodegas Nodus, 'El Renegado', Blanco

Product Details

Producer Note
Driven by his passion for winemaking, Adolfo de las Heras Marín founded Bodegas y
Viñedos de Utiel in 1985, acquiring one of the estates with the greatest ecological and
oenological value in the Valencian Region: Finca El Renegado. The Finca includes a
vineyard and a forest; 80% of the vineyard is dedicated to the native Bobal variety and
the vines are over 50 years old. Adolfo was also one of the first viticulturists to make high quality bottled wine in the area. In the late 1990s when his son, Adolfo de las Heras Polo, took over, he continued this philosophy and revolutionised the winery. He began to produce wines with greater ageing in barrels, from different types of French oak that imbued the wines with greater complexity and distinction from Bodegas Nodus. The ‘El Renegado’ wines take their name from the estate and honour the centuries-old Holm oaks that grow there. The organic wine illustrates the purest expression of the Bobal variety.

Vintage
2022 saw a hot summer throughout Spain. However, due to the altitude of the
vineyard, the heat did not affect the vines too much. The 2022 vintage wines show
intense fruit quality and bright acidity; the outlook for this vintage is very positive.

Vineyard
The fruit comes from the El Renegado vineyard which is situated in one of the premium
winemaking areas in the DO Utiel-Requena. The vineyard lies approximately 50 miles
inland from Valencia and has a distinct microclimate, which is best described as
Mediterranean although it does have some continental influences due to its altitude,
which varies from 800-900 metres. The diurnal temperature differences contribute to the aromatic profile and the nightly drop in temperatures helps the fruit to retain natural acidity. The warm summer sunshine encourages ripening, resulting in balanced fruit. The average annual temperature is 13.9°C and annual rainfall is on average 43 litres, which mostly falls in the spring and autumn. The grapes are picked at night when the temperature has dropped in order to fully preserve the aromatic properties. The
vineyard is cultivated without synthetic herbicides and is certified organic.

Winemaking
The grapes were carefully sorted to ensure only quality fruit was vinified. The grapes
were gently pressed and the must was fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel
tanks to preserve the white fruit characters of the Macabeo and the delicate floral
nuances from the Moscatel. Maturation took place in stainless steel without oak to
retain the crisp, refreshing and fruity style.

Tasting Note
Bright and aromatic aromas of white fruits and delicate floral notes lead to a refreshing
and beautifully balanced palate, with a vibrant fruit character and a crisp finish.