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Sol del 19
2019
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: Strong; very dark and pronounced nose of bitter chocolate; kirsch cherry; smoke and tinder with some delicate floral notes coming through. On the palate there is immediate fresh blueberry; blackcurrant cordial; Victoria plum; violets and a smoky spice and fresh tannins. Floral; black fruit notes persist to a lifted and bright finish with dusty tannins.
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 follows a short aging in SST; before being racked once; unfiltered and unclarified.
Features Cherry Blueberry Blackcurrant Smoky Floral

Features Blackcurrant, Blueberry, Cherry, Floral, Smoky, Spice,
Tasting note Strong, very dark and pronounced nose of bitter chocolate, kirsch cherry, smoke and tinder with some delicate floral notes coming through. On the palate there is immediate fresh blueberry, blackcurrant cordial, Victoria plum, violets and a smoky spice and fresh tannins. Floral, black fruit notes persist to a lifted and bright finish with dusty tannins.
Drink with
Hard cheese, Salami, Tomato casserole,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Castilla–La Mancha
Producer Uva de Vida
Wine Name Sol del 19
Colour Red
Style Rich & Full bodied
Vintage 2019
Main Grape Graciano
Other Grapes 20% Tempranillo
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.145
Production 20000
Aging 36 months in Stainless steel
Soil Clay; limestone
Time to drink Now - 2026
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 follows a short aging in SST, before being racked once, unfiltered and unclarified.

UVA0419RW12
Uva de Vida
Sol del 19
2019
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: Strong; very dark and pronounced nose of bitter chocolate; kirsch cherry; smoke and tinder with some delicate floral notes coming through. On the palate there is immediate fresh blueberry; blackcurrant cordial; Victoria plum; violets and a smoky spice and fresh tannins. Floral; black fruit notes persist to a lifted and bright finish with dusty tannins.
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 follows a short aging in SST; before being racked once; unfiltered and unclarified.
Features Cherry Blueberry Blackcurrant Smoky Floral

Features Blackcurrant, Blueberry, Cherry, Floral, Smoky, Spice,
Tasting note Strong, very dark and pronounced nose of bitter chocolate, kirsch cherry, smoke and tinder with some delicate floral notes coming through. On the palate there is immediate fresh blueberry, blackcurrant cordial, Victoria plum, violets and a smoky spice and fresh tannins. Floral, black fruit notes persist to a lifted and bright finish with dusty tannins.
Drink with
Hard cheese, Salami, Tomato casserole,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Castilla–La Mancha
Producer Uva de Vida
Wine Name Sol del 19
Style Rich & Full bodied
Vintage 2019
Main Grape Graciano
Other Grapes 20% Tempranillo
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.145
Production 20000
Aging 36 months in Stainless steel
Soil Clay; limestone
Time to drink Now - 2026
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 follows a short aging in SST, before being racked once, unfiltered and unclarified.