Bodegas Parra Jiménez, Hand Work Tempranillo 2024 1L

100% Tempranillo

Castilla La Mancha, Spain

Organic-certified Tempranillo, grown in chalky clay soils, is hand-harvested, partially whole-cluster fermented in stainless steel, aged 4-6 months, and lightly filtered without malolactic fermentation. VEGAN.

For generations, the Parra family has been deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of La Mancha. However, it wasn't until 1993 that they established their winery, at a time when organic viticulture was still a novel concept in the area. Undeterred by this, brothers Francisco, Javier, and Luis Parra chose to pioneer organic wine production.

Their vision was to create a biodynamic, self-sustaining ecosystem. This led them to diversify their agricultural practices, incorporating livestock rearing and the cultivation of garlic, grains, peas, and lentils, thereby completing the agricultural cycle. Today, the estate boasts Sohiscert organic and Demeter biodynamic certifications and produces not only wine but also organic garlic and Manchego cheese.

Since 2017, Pablo, Javier's son, has led the winemaking efforts at Bodegas Parra Jiménez. Drawing on his education from the University of Ribera del Duero and mentorship from the esteemed Juan Antonio Ponce, Pablo has curated a collection of concentrated, well-structured natural wines. His innovative approach has introduced new techniques and styles to the estate, including the production of orange wines, pet-nats, and amphorae-aged wines, alongside traditional methods. Under Pablo's guidance, Bodegas Parra Jiménez continues to be a beacon of biodynamic farming and winemaking in La Mancha, pushing the boundaries of traditional viticulture and enology to new heights.