De La Riva - Macharnudo - San Cayetano - Vino de Pasto Blanco 2023
Macharnudo, the legendary vineyard of Jerez
Macharnudo is a legendary vineyard dating back to 1269 where the most prestigious Sherry wineries have produced world-renowned wines. Some of the most internationally acclaimed wines in Spanish history have emerged from these vineyards being selected in 2022 as one of the 10 most important vineyards in the world according to Decanter magazine.
Macharnudo has been the home of De la Riva for two centuries, with the purity of its calcareous soils than were classified officially in the 19th century again as exceptional. The wine originates from 3,35 hectares of Albariza, a highly pure chalky soil formed by the siliceous skeletons of miscroscopic diatom algae.
The 2023 Vintage:The 2023 harvest experienced a slightly warmer summer compared to the average, along with a srping that was a bit drier than usual. Nevertheless, the vineyards received enough rainfall to impart Macharnudo with excellent finesse, resulting in a vintage of exceptional elegance.