Parra Jimenez El Troyano Orange 2024

Bodegas Parra Jiménez is a family run estate in the Castillan La Mancha DO of central Spain, established in 1993 by brothers Francisco, Javier and Luis Parra. The winery was an early adopter of certified organic viticulture and later secured biodynamic registration with Demeter, farming about 180 hectares near Las Mesas. The vineyards sit at altitude in a continental climate, with clay, chalky clay and alluvial soils that give clarity and minerality to the grapes, and all wines from the estate are certified organic, biodynamic and vegan friendly.

El Troyano Orange 2024 is an organic, biodynamic, vegan natural orange wine made from 100% Verdejo. The grapes undergo cold maceration on skins for around a week in 200 litre clay amphorae and large French oak vats, after which the must finishes fermentation and is transferred to foudres for brief lees ageing, yielding an amber orange colour and texture. The wine is dry with marked acidity, showing aromas of citrus peel, peach and herbaceous spice, with a savoury, gently tannic finish. Pairing beautifully with aged Manchego, grilled chicken, salmon or tapas, and is best served lightly chilled.