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Producer
Esencia Rural
Vintage
NV
Grape
Airén
Region
Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Overview
Natural Spanish Airén with skin-contact character. Textural, herbal, dry, and slightly tannic, with rustic citrus and bitter-orange depth.
Tasting Notes
“Nose: Dried citrus, bruised apple, herbs, hay, almond skin. Palate: Dry and textured with orange peel, apple, herbal bitterness, and firm phenolic grip. Finish: Savory, rustic, and mineral.”
Nose
Dried citrus, bruised apple, herbs, hay, almond skin
Palate
Dry and textured with orange peel, apple, herbal bitterness, and firm phenolic grip
Finish
Savory, rustic, and mineral
Pairs With
Roast poultry · Vegetable stews · Aged cheeses · Fried seafood · Herbed rice dishes
Bottle
$23
Technical Profile
Appellation
La Mancha
Serving Temperature
48-52°F
Bottle Size
750ml
Body
Medium
Acidity
Medium-high
Tannin
Low
Sweetness
Dry
The Story
Esencia Rural is the project of Julián Ruiz Villanueva in Quero, Toledo, known for natural wines from traditional Spanish grapes.
The Vineyard
Airén is a historic central-Spanish white grape suited to the dry conditions of La Mancha.
Winemaking
Produced as a natural, low-intervention wine with spontaneous fermentation and no heavy polishing, leaving texture and rustic grip.
Aging Potential
Drink now through 2027.
Food Pairings
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