Ossian 2018 Magnum

A fruity and lively white with sliced lemon, mango and some papaya. Medium body and lovely density and freshness. Flavorful finish. Lovely, creamy texture. Always excellent. Drink or hold.

The 2018 Ossian was produced with Verdejo grapes from old, organically farmed vines in Nieva (Segovia). The grapes were cooled down to five degrees Celsius and then pressed and the must put in 228- and 600-liter oak barrels and larger foudres to ferment with indigenous yeasts. It matured with the lees that were regularly stirred for nine months. Despite the cooler vintage, this is fully ripe at 14.5% alcohol, and the more oxidative vinification and aging coupled with bâtonnage makes the wine quite open and expressive but might compromise its aging potential. This has very good freshness and acidity, and the oak feels very integrated. It's much livelier than past vintages. 50,000 bottles.