Alberto Orte, Atlántida Tintilla 2019

Tasting Note: Dusty albariza chalk supports aromas of dried black cherry, and herbs such as rosemary and sage, there are touches of a sea breeze and some minerality, as the wine opens, hedgerow fruits.
The palate is light, lifted, and elegant. Mouthwatering acidity, persistent flavor, and integrated tannins with restrained red and black fruits, candied violet with subtle notes of herbs and black tea on the finish. 

Country: Spain Region: Jerez  Grape: Tintilla
ABV: 14.5%  Bottle Size: 750ml 

Atlántida is a rare dry red wine crafted from the nearly extinct Tintilla grape variety in the Sherry region. The wine benefits from the albariza soil, a pure white chalk unique to the region. Starting with the 2022 vintage, Alberto Orte found that Tintilla grapes from his El Aljibe estate surpassed those from the Pago de Balbaína vineyard. To achieve the best expression of Tintilla, Alberto now sources grapes from his estate, which includes three vineyards: San Cristóbal, San José, and El Aljibe.

Alberto Orte has dedicated a huge portion of his life to discovering great terroirs, resurrecting ancient clones, and replanting nearly extinct grape varieties that would otherwise be lost to modernity. Alberto produces wine in many regions throughout the Iberian Peninsula, most notably in Jerez, Valdeorras and Rioja. 

Alberto believes that low yields, balanced soils, and top-quality raw materials are three fundamental factors to creating terroir-reflective and balanced wines. He produces two types of wines: wines of unique terroirs, which are labeled as Alberto Orte, and wines from village- designated vineyards that are more approachable, which are labeled as Vinos Atlántico.