Botani Sparkling

D.O. Málaga & D.O. Sierras de Málaga

Villages of Almáchar, El Borge, Arenas, Alta Axarquía, Málaga

100% Muscat of Alexandria. The oldest variety in the Muscat family and one of the few remaining genetically unmodified vitis vinifera cultivars remaining in the world today. The Phoenicians transplanted this grape from Alexandria, Egypt to Málaga approximately 2,600 years ago.

The vineyards in Málaga are the most extreme in all of Europe. The mountainside vineyards are planted at inclinations of up to 70%. There is no terracing, ladders, or mechanization to assist with the harvest. The vineyards are worked completely by hand.

Between 1990 and 2000

Traditional dry farmed viticulture. Practicing organic gobelet (vaso) trained vines. Cultivated completely by hand, and grapes are carried up the mountain with the assistance of mules. The majority of the vines receive no treatments whatsoever and minimal human intervention. Many of the vineyards are planted directly into the rock (slate).

No organic matter. Solid slate rock and decomposed slate with a small percentage of white quartz.

Extremely dry Mediterranean climate with 120-150 mm of rainfall per year. The Axarquia is at high elevation which results in extreme diurnal shifts in the summer allowing for long and balanced maturation. Our vineyard sites are north facing.

Pre-fermentation cold maceration. Primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Secondary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks following the Charmat method of sparkling wine production.

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Vibrant straw color. Floral, fresh tropical fruit aromatics. Opulence in mouth balanced by bright acidity.