D.O. BULLAS
ALCOHOL
14,5%
VARIETY
100% MONASTRELL
10.50 €
The junior of the house from our youngest vineyards throughout the region of Caravaca de la Cruz.
Mediterranean climate but instead of warm in Caravaca de la Cruz thanks to its altitude over 800 meters, lower temperatures and rainfall > 400 mm make the climate is temperate as the average annual temperatures are < to 18.5 ºC.
100% Monastrell from our 10 year old goblet-trained vineyards located in the Caravaca de la Cruz area at an altitude of 850 meters above sea level. Soil structure clay-loam and limestone composition. Vineyards without irrigation so the roots reach the maximum depth in search of moisture.
The winemaking process is very traditional, blending destemmed grapes with 50% whole bunches.
Fermentation in limestone tanks from a quarry close to the winery.
Short maceration of 6 days.
After pressing, the wine is transferred to French oak vats where it completes alcoholic fermentation and undergoes malolactic fermentation. Aged in French oak barrels for 16 months and 2 months in cement tanks.
After a slight clarification bottling is made without filtering.
Enchanting nose, sweet with notes of caramel, pastry and menthol background. Smooth entry, fine and elegant.
Cueva Negra, located in the Estrecho del Río Quípar in Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia, Spain), lies within the Bodegas Saura estate, a property spanning over 600 hectares of remarkable natural beauty, historical significance and scenic landscapes.
Recognised as one of Europe’s most important prehistoric archaeological sites, it preserves evidence of human presence dating back hundreds of thousands of years. Human remains, stone tools and traces of fire dating back approximately 800.000 years have been discovered here, representing some of the earliest evidence of human fire use in Europe.
An extraordinary place where history, nature and our origins come together. A unique heritage that inspires this wine from Bodegas Saura, reflecting the strength, authenticity and deep connection to a land that holds hundreds of thousands of years of history.
Caravaca de la CruzCaravaca de la Cruz is a land rich in history, culture and winemaking tradition, celebrated through its renowned Caballos del Vino (Wine Horses) and the festivities in honour of the Santísima y Vera Cruz.
According to legend, in the 13th century, the Knights Templar carried wine on horseback to the Castle of Caravaca to protect its inhabitants from drinking contaminated water. This legendary event gave rise to the centuries-old tradition of the Caballos del Vino, a celebration that continues to honour the region’s deep connection with wine, history and heritage.
D.O.P. BULLAS
