In 1996, Nicholas Hammeken, who already had experience in marketing and selling wine in various European countries, opened his own business. At first, the company was just selling and reselling wines from other wineries, but then, in 2001, they had their first own line of wines. The company follows the latest global trends in order to produce wine of very good quality and at a relatively inexpensive price from local Spanish grape varieties.

Winemaking

The vineyards benefit from the proximity to the Atlantic coast and the embrace of the Miño river. This is the winery’s Godello’s home, a little known variety that is gaining a lot of prestige. The “sábrego” terroir and the Atlantic climate give a strong minerality to this wine. 8 months in new Oak barrels add the final touch to a unique and magnificent wine. A transition zone between oceanic and Mediterranean climates. 15-25 years old vines planted on a hillside 350m above sea level and run down he hillside to the banks of the river Miño in small town of Prado de Miño, Ourense. Hand-picked during early morning. Fermentation for 18-21 days at a temperature of 15-17°C. Aged for 8 months in 100% New French oak barrels of 500L.

Tasting notes

Brilliant pale lemon colour. Intense aromas of pear, yellow stone fruits, minerals, exotic toasted oak, freshly baked bread and a hint of fresh sea breeze. On the palate, fresh exotic fruits, prominent acidity, complexity, elegant toasted oak and stony minerals. Clean and lingering finish, layered and complex, refreshing.