El Pacto del Alto Najerilla 2022

When he was just ten years old, he carried out his first harvest. And this was followed by 67 more. Until his death, Jesús Acha knew how to love and cherish the vineyards of Cárdenas, his village in the Valle del Alto Najerilla of La Rioja. Today, all this love and affection comes across through Viñedos El Pacto and wines like El Pacto del Alto Najerilla. Traditionally, this vineyard, located in La Rioja Alta, was a place where grapes were slow to ripen. Its 600 metres of altitude, with a mainly cool climate, made this difficult. However, climate change and the increase in average temperature have made this a thing of the past. So, what used to be almost impossible, has now become a selection of fresh white wines like El Pacto del Alto Najerilla. Two macerations (one with whole bunches for 24 hours and the other for six hours with the skins) are the key to making El Pacto del Alto Najerilla. With all this time, where the must is in contact with the skins, aromas and flavours will b