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Cénit Blanco

Cénit Blanco

A revival of forgotten white grape varieties
Cénit Blanco
75 cl.
2021
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Details
13.00%
Alcohol 13.00%
Castilla y León
Production area Castilla y León
VC Tierra del Vino de Zamora
Designation of Origin VC Tierra del Vino de Zamora
Viñas del Cénit
Winery Viñas del Cénit
Contains sulphites
Albillo, Doña Blanca, Godello, Palomino, Verdejo
Varieties Albillo, Doña Blanca, Godello, Palomino, Verdejo
8.0
Service 8.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Cénit Blanco 2021

White wine Aged in wood. 8 meses en barricas de roble.

Céinit Blanco 2021 envelops you with its enchanting golden yellow hue, heralding a memorable experience. On the nose, it invites you to discover a symphony of aromas where white flowers, green apple, and pear take centre stage, with subtle nuances of lemon and minerality that bestow a unique character. On the palate, this wine unfolds a creamy and fresh texture that caresses, leaving a slightly bitter finish that entices further enjoyment. It is a wine distinguished by its complexity and balance, ideal for those who appreciate an elegant and refreshing white. The 2021 vintage has been particularly favourable, providing the wine with optimal ripeness and acidity.

Style Cénit Blanco
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Less aromatic
Very aromatic
Pairing
Spicied dishes, Foie-gras, Soft cheeses, Rice dishes, White meats, Sushi

About Cénit Blanco

They say it's better to be talked about negatively than not at all. After all, the worst is indifference.
 And that is precisely what happened for years with many old vines in the Zamora (Castilla y León) region. Simply put, no one spoke of them. Fortunately, there were those who looked beyond, paused where others passed by, and listened to what these forgotten vineyards still had to say.

This is how Viñas del Céntit came to be in 2004, a project aimed at giving voice to a nearly overlooked vinicultural heritage. Particularly to tempranillo, the star variety in this Vinos de la Tierra de Zamora area in Castilla y León. Yet, the land does not thrive on reds alone. José Manuel Beneítez, the project's oenologist, has ventured further by also reviving century-old vineyards of traditional white grapes, which for years were cast aside for not being "in vogue." Today, these forgotten varieties are the protagonists of a unique wine.

Céntit Blanco is a tribute to that hidden diversity: a natural blend of doña blanca, albillo, godello, verdejo, palomino… and other gems that have coexisted for over a century in small, forgotten plots. Old vines, indeed. But full of life.

The harvest is conducted manually, seeking not only ripeness but something essential: a vibrant natural acidity. After a meticulous selection, whole clusters are pressed without destemming. Fermentation is spontaneous, and just 3 days after it begins, half of the wine is transferred to French oak barrels where it rests without bâtonnage for 5 months. The remainder stays in a tank until the final blending.

The result is Céntit Blanco, a fresh, complex, and soulful white wine that breaks away from conventions and highlights what has always been there.

 

2021

Céinit Blanco 2021 envelops you with its enchanting golden yellow hue, heralding a memorable experience. On the nose, it invites you to discover a symphony of aromas where white flowers, green apple, and pear take centre stage, with subtle nuances of lemon and minerality that bestow a unique character. On the palate, this wine unfolds a creamy and fresh texture that caresses, leaving a slightly bitter finish that entices further enjoyment. It is a wine distinguished by its complexity and balance, ideal for those who appreciate an elegant and refreshing white. The 2021 vintage has been particularly favourable, providing the wine with optimal ripeness and acidity.

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