Post Crucifixion 2021

The Post Crucifixion wine from the Michelini i Mufatto estate is made from grapes grown in the Bierzo region of northwestern Spain, in the province of León. This mountainous terroir benefits from a temperate Atlantic climate, marked by continental influences, which promotes a slow and balanced ripening of the grapes. The vines, often planted on steep slopes, are rooted in soils that blend schist, quartz, and clay, giving the wine a unique mineral character and a precise expression of the Bierzo landscape.

The 2021 Post Crucifixion vintage from Michelini i Mufatto is harvested by hand, with meticulous sorting of the grapes both in the vineyard and at the winery. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in tanks, using carefully selected bunches to preserve the purest expression of the terroir. The wine is then aged for several months in oak barrels, allowing it to gain complexity and structure while retaining its freshness and aromatic precision.

This wine reveals notes of ripe red fruits , black fruits , and wild berries , complemented by floral touches reminiscent of violets and subtle spicy nuances. A slight minerality is also perceptible, underscoring the wine's freshness. On the palate, it is elegant, with a silky texture, lively acidity that lengthens the wine, fine yet present tannins, and a persistent, precise, and digestible finish that highlights the character of its terroir.

The history of wine in Spain is so ancient that no one really knows who first brought the vines to the region. By the time the Phoenicians arrived some 3,000 years ago and founded the present-day cities of Cádiz and Jerez, viticulture was already well established, and Spanish wines were widely traded throughout the Mediterranean and North Africa. You could say that Spain is a winemaking miracle. After years on the sidelines of the world of fine wines, it is now a major player. Investment and ambition in vineyards and wineries are resulting in increasingly rich, complex (often high in alcohol), and spicy reds that are gaining popularity with international consumers. Proud to have more land dedicated to vines than any other country, Spain is only now beginning to capitalize on this resource in a consistent way. Spain is a chaotic jumble of regions and subregions, much like its landscape is a chaotic jumble of incredibly rugged scenery. A glance at a map reveals the climatic diversity among Spain's many wine regions, from the lush, green vineyards of Galicia on the northern Atlantic coast to the parched vineyards of the southeastern Mediterranean. Spain's saving grace for viticulture is the average altitude of its vineyards, which is over 600 meters. Many Spanish vineyards are thus able to produce grapes with good color and acidity simply because nighttime temperatures are relatively low and the grapes don't ripen until after a sufficiently long growing season. But there is a real treasure trove to be found for those willing to dig, and now that a class of connoisseurs has developed in Spain, all sorts of ambitious investors have done their part to change the image of Spanish wine. Today, a new generation of winemakers has quietly begun to craft spectacular wines and experiment with grape varieties that would have been unthinkable not so long ago. Wine remains an important commodity and an integral part of Spanish culture.