| Varieties | a blend of organic and biodynamically farmed red and white varieties |
|---|---|
| Farming Practices | organic and biodynamic, vegan |
| Hectares/Acres | selections from a total of 180 ha. |
| Exposure | varied |
| Harvest Technique | mechanical and by hand |
| Year Vines Were Planted | varied |
| Yeast | indigenous |
| Fermentation | co-fermentation in stainless steel and concrete |
| Maturation | bottled after fermentation is complete |
| Sulfur | 89mg per L total |
| Filter | yes |
| Fining | no |
| Alcohol | 12% |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Castilla La Mancha |
Friend and Farmer and HAND WORK is the dream of three brothers, Francisco, Javier and Luis Parra. The hope was to celebrate their home of La Mancha by raising organically and biodynamically grown grapes. When it comes to the winemaking behind Friend and Farmer, Hand Work and Gulp/Hablo they partnered with the exceptional Juan Antonio Ponce of Bodegas Ponce.
The Parra brothers work two vineyards near the town of Las Mesas. One is Entresendas (between paths) sitting in a dried river bed. These rich, alluvial soils are perfect for the cultivation of grapes reflecting light and heat and ensuring drainage. The other vineyard is Olla del Monte is perhaps easily represented by its other name: Cuesta Colorá, the colored slope. This gentle slope is covered in chalky clay and a fine layer of pebbles on the surface that capture and radiate the heat of the sun—a key benefit during the desert nights.
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