{"title":"Cristina Calvache","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Altitude wine, made with love.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/6133\/0013\/files\/Cristina_Calvache_4.jpg?v=1777806999\" width=\"102\" height=\"103\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bac5d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor animated fadeInLeft\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;\"\u003eInnovation and tradition define the family-run winery in Alboloduy, a town in the Alpujarra region of Almería. The vineyards sit at an average altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level. This altitude imparts a distinctive character to the wines, thanks to the unique soil and climate, as well as environmentally conscious viticulture practices. They use no pesticides or herbicides, only organic fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;\"\u003eA story\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebased on the raw materials extracted from our land, combined with careful work processes and the effort involved at each stage, results in truly special wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;\"\u003eThe effort and passion that winemaker Cristina Calvache has put into her high-altitude vineyard, along with minimal intervention in the winery, has freed the land and made it soar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cristina-calvache-syrah-2021","title":"Cristina Calvache Syrah 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIntense cherry red colour, with aromas of ripe black fruits, violets, cocoa, and spices. On the palate, it is unctuous, flavorful, enveloping, with good structure and a persistent finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eControlled fermentation with maceration of the skins for a period of 10 days, at a temperature between 28 and 30º C. Subsequently, malolactic fermentation was carried out at a controlled temperature of 20ºC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe upper part of the Andarax Valley, on the southern slope of Sierra Nevada, at an average altitude of 1,000 meters, is cultivated on trellises on soil composed of sandstone, marl, and limestone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e French oak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alma Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64590244577629,"sku":"Cristina-Calvache-Syrah-2021","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/6133\/0013\/files\/syrah.png?v=1785105743"},{"product_id":"cristina-calvache-cabernet-2021","title":"Cristina Calvache Cabernet 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIntense dark cherry red colour, with aromas of red fruits, leather, toast, and marked balsamic notes. On the palate, it is powerful, full-bodied, long, and has a persistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eVineyards located in the Sierra de Gádor, at an average altitude of 1,000 meters, are cultivated on trellises on limestone soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction: \u003c\/strong\u003eControlled fermentation with maceration of the skins for a period of 10 days, at a temperature between 28 and 30º C. Subsequently, malolactic fermentation was carried out at a controlled temperature of 20º C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAgeing: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content: \u003c\/strong\u003e14% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alma Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64590251983197,"sku":"Cristina-Calvache-Cabernet-2021","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/6133\/0013\/files\/cabernet_a3ea3081-d07a-4616-8910-63ed0f1285f5.png?v=1785104924"},{"product_id":"cristina-calvache-jaen-blanca-2025","title":"Cristina Calvache Jaén Blanca 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePale yellow colour, bright and clear, with marked fruity aromas, white flowers and balsamic notes, resulting in a smooth, expressive and mineral taste, with a persistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eVineyards in the Sierra Nevada Natural Park, at an average altitude of 1,100 meters, are cultivated in goblet style and dry farming on slate soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction: \u003c\/strong\u003eDestemming, crushing of the grapes, and subsequent maceration with dry ice in a closed press for 2 hours, followed by pressing. Cold settling (8-10º C) of the obtained must for 24 hours. Fermentation of the must for a period of 20 days in stainless steel tanks, at a constant temperature of 15º C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eGrape: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e100% Jaén Blanca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alma Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64590257652061,"sku":"Cristina-Calvache-Jaén-Blanca-2025","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/6133\/0013\/files\/ja-n-blanco.png?v=1782905315"},{"product_id":"calvache-paco-viticultural-2024","title":"Christina Calvache Paco Viticultural 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBrut Nature white sparkling made with Jaén Blanca and Chardonnay grapes. Fruity aromas, white flowers, notes of pastry and nuts, with a fine mousse. Fresh, expressive, and persistent on the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vineyards located in the Sierra Nevada Natural Park, at an average altitude of 1,100 meters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eControlled fermentation of the must for a period of 20 days at a constant temperature of 15°C. A second alcoholic fermentation then takes place in the bottle, followed by ageing on the lees. The wine is then riddled, disgorged, and corked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eGrapes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eJaen Blanca and Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alma Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64590262993245,"sku":"Christina-Calvache-Paco-Viticultural-2024","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/6133\/0013\/files\/paco-brut-nature.png?v=1781678259"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/6133\/0013\/collections\/Cristina_Calvache_4.jpg?v=1777807060","url":"https:\/\/www.almawines.co.uk\/collections\/cristina-calvache.oembed","provider":"Alma Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}