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UVA0516RW
Biografico Roble
2016
Castilla–La Mancha
Certified Organic
Certified Biodynamic
Wild yeasts
No Sulphur
Vegan

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Castilla La Mancha , to the South West of Madrid in the very heart of Spain, has traditionally been known for producing vast quantities of table wine about half of all Spanish grapes are grown here. Whilst most vineyards lie at 500 700 m on sandy, calcareous and clayey soils , only grape that can withstand the extreme temperature (40ºC to 12ºC) and dry conditions thrive here; for whites this is principally Airen and for reds many of the usual dark skinned varietals. The region itself has 9 DO’s which, since the 80’s, have really taken advantage of new technology to greatly improve the quality and freshness of the wines.

Uva de Vida (“The Grape of Life”) was founded in 2012 by Carmen López Delgado and her husband Luiz Ruiz Martín in Santa Olalla, 50km west of Toledo. The 9-hectare estate is dedicated to biodynamic farming, centering on Graciano—an uncommon variety in the region. For Carmen, biodynamics is a philosophy rather than an end goal, fostering a thriving ecosystem where flowers, insects, olive trees, and even grazing goats coexist in harmony. She believes in pure, unadulterated winemaking, avoiding filtration, clarification, or added sulfites, which she calls “an atomic bomb” for wine. Uva de Vida is certified organic and Demeter biodynamic, using no copper or sulfur in the vineyard. The wines are crafted with minimal intervention, expressing the land’s true character with elegance, freshness, and structure. The winery is a member of the prestigious biodynamic association La Renaissance des Appellations, chaired by Nicolas Joly. 

Tasting note: Very dark; opaque and concentrated blood red. Iron rich; bloody; rusty nose with a big blackberries; fresh violets; blueberries; and confected forest fruits and cola. The palate is immediately fruity; with cola; blackcurrant; damson and gamey notes. Fiery acidity and alcohol on the finish; tingling and vibrant. But big. Hot fruit.
Winemaking Detail: Hand harvested at the end of August. Fermentation on wild yeasts. 28 days maceration on the skins with daily pigeage. Fermentation at low temperatures to start gradually increasing to 23C to best extract flavours and age well. Once malolactic fermentation finishes aged in French barrels for 17 months. Racked once; unfiltered and unclarified.
Features Blackberry Blueberry Cola Concentrated Feiry

Features Blackberry, Blueberry, Cola, Concentrated, Dark, Feiry,
Tasting note Very dark, opaque and concentrated blood red. Iron rich, bloody, rusty nose with a big blackberries, fresh violets, blueberries, and confected forest fruits and cola. The palate is immediately fruity, with cola, blackcurrant, damson and gamey notes. Fiery acidity and alcohol on the finish, tingling and vibrant. But big. Hot fruit.
Drink with
Chorizo, Grilled Meats, Pheasant,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Castilla–La Mancha
Producer Uva de Vida
Wine Name Biografico Roble
Colour Red
Style Rich & Full bodied
Vintage 2016
Main Grape Graciano
Other Grapes 20% Tempranillo
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.15
Production 4600
Aging 17 months French Oak
Soil Clay; limestone
Time to drink Now - 2024
Winemaking Detail Hand harvested at the end of August. Fermentation on wild yeasts. 28 days maceration on the skins with daily pigeage. Fermentation at low temperatures to start gradually increasing to 23C to best extract flavours and age well. Once malolactic fermentation finishes aged in French barrels for 17 months. Racked once, unfiltered and unclarified.

UVA0516RW
Uva de Vida
Biografico Roble
2016
Castilla–La Mancha
Certified Organic
Certified Biodynamic
Wild yeasts
No Sulphur
Vegan

Castilla La Mancha , to the South West of Madrid in the very heart of Spain, has traditionally been known for producing vast quantities of table wine about half of all Spanish grapes are grown here. Whilst most vineyards lie at 500 700 m on sandy, calcareous and clayey soils , only grape that can withstand the extreme temperature (40ºC to 12ºC) and dry conditions thrive here; for whites this is principally Airen and for reds many of the usual dark skinned varietals. The region itself has 9 DO’s which, since the 80’s, have really taken advantage of new technology to greatly improve the quality and freshness of the wines.

Uva de Vida (“The Grape of Life”) was founded in 2012 by Carmen López Delgado and her husband Luiz Ruiz Martín in Santa Olalla, 50km west of Toledo. The 9-hectare estate is dedicated to biodynamic farming, centering on Graciano—an uncommon variety in the region. For Carmen, biodynamics is a philosophy rather than an end goal, fostering a thriving ecosystem where flowers, insects, olive trees, and even grazing goats coexist in harmony. She believes in pure, unadulterated winemaking, avoiding filtration, clarification, or added sulfites, which she calls “an atomic bomb” for wine. Uva de Vida is certified organic and Demeter biodynamic, using no copper or sulfur in the vineyard. The wines are crafted with minimal intervention, expressing the land’s true character with elegance, freshness, and structure. The winery is a member of the prestigious biodynamic association La Renaissance des Appellations, chaired by Nicolas Joly. 

Tasting note: Very dark; opaque and concentrated blood red. Iron rich; bloody; rusty nose with a big blackberries; fresh violets; blueberries; and confected forest fruits and cola. The palate is immediately fruity; with cola; blackcurrant; damson and gamey notes. Fiery acidity and alcohol on the finish; tingling and vibrant. But big. Hot fruit.
Winemaking Detail: Hand harvested at the end of August. Fermentation on wild yeasts. 28 days maceration on the skins with daily pigeage. Fermentation at low temperatures to start gradually increasing to 23C to best extract flavours and age well. Once malolactic fermentation finishes aged in French barrels for 17 months. Racked once; unfiltered and unclarified.
Features Blackberry Blueberry Cola Concentrated Feiry

Features Blackberry, Blueberry, Cola, Concentrated, Dark, Feiry,
Tasting note Very dark, opaque and concentrated blood red. Iron rich, bloody, rusty nose with a big blackberries, fresh violets, blueberries, and confected forest fruits and cola. The palate is immediately fruity, with cola, blackcurrant, damson and gamey notes. Fiery acidity and alcohol on the finish, tingling and vibrant. But big. Hot fruit.
Drink with
Chorizo, Grilled Meats, Pheasant,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Castilla–La Mancha
Producer Uva de Vida
Wine Name Biografico Roble
Style Rich & Full bodied
Vintage 2016
Main Grape Graciano
Other Grapes 20% Tempranillo
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.15
Production 4600
Aging 17 months French Oak
Soil Clay; limestone
Time to drink Now - 2024
Winemaking Detail Hand harvested at the end of August. Fermentation on wild yeasts. 28 days maceration on the skins with daily pigeage. Fermentation at low temperatures to start gradually increasing to 23C to best extract flavours and age well. Once malolactic fermentation finishes aged in French barrels for 17 months. Racked once, unfiltered and unclarified.