Javi Revert Arcos Simeta 2019
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Simeta is made from the rare, local, and indigenous variety Arcos which once was widely planted in Valencia before phylloxera. Perfectly suited to the Mediterranean this variety ripens late (always after Monastrell) but retains a fresh acidity and boasts a moderate alcohol level. Javi’s Arcos comes from 1 hectare of 50-year-old vines planted in the Simeta vineyard. Harvested by hand it is fermented 70% whole cluster by indigenous yeast in concrete vats followed by 15 months aging in neutral 500L French oak demi-muids.
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2019 was a bad vintage in the Mediterranean, and the vineyards from Javi Revert received almost 300 liters in a few days in the middle of the harvest. The resulting 2019 Simeta is very atypical with very low alcohol (12.6%) and good freshness and acidity. It's more aromatic, floral and lighter, the result of harvesting the grapes very late after the rain, the 5th of October, but he lost a lot of grapes to rot. He's super happy with the result; it's the portrait of a very challenging harvest with ripeness and very low alcohol, with balance and Mediterranean finesse... It's a red that clearly transcends the adversity of the harvest. Bravo! 1,300 bottles were filled in January after the wine matured in 500-liter oak barrels. Best after 2022.
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Beyond the usual suspects, there are hundreds of red grape varieties grown throughout the world. Some are indigenous specialties capable of producing excellent single varietal wines, while others are better suited for use as blending grapes. Each has its own distinct viticultural characteristics, as well as aroma and flavor profiles, offering much to be discovered by the curious wine lover. In particular, Portugal and Italy are known for having a multitude of unique varieties but they can really be found in any region.
The Valencia DO wine region is a non-contiguous appellation, with four distinct subzones, surrounding the area beyond Valencia’s capital city. Winemaking in the northern part of this region is dominated by old growing areas surrounding the city. The region was established in 1957.
Historically, bulk wine has been the focal point of the region and cooperatives still handle 85% of total production today. However, winemakers are trying to steadily move away from this and focus more on producing quality wine thanks to a growing group of local innovative winemakers. More importance is being placed on older vines of indigenous (or historic) varieties planted at higher altitudes, which range from 820 - 3,600 feet.
There is growing excitement about the wines being produced from black grapes such as Monastrell, as well as late-ripening white grapes such as Merseguera. The most planted grape, Moscatel de Alejandría, has its own subzone centered around the production of sweet, fortified liqueur wines, called locally Mistela de Moscatel. The region's reds, rosés and whites actually all include dessert wines, each with their own wine-making traditions.