In the words of María José López de Heredia, "If there is one person in the wine world that I could recommend it is Fernando Mora, because he gives me hope for the future of the world of wine in Spain." The owner and winemaker at Bodegas Frontonio in the little-known region of Valdejalón in Aragón, Mora produces single vineyard wines from vines that are nearly a century old. The climate here is firmly Mediterranean, with significant day-to-night temperature swings and low rainfall. His preference is for north facing slopes, rich in stones, and planted to old vines. The resulting wines have remarkable purity and intensity. Mora is also a Master of Wine and wrote his research paper on the potential for a classification system in nearby Campo de Borja. 100% Macabeo hand harvested from old vines which are dry farmed organically on hillside vineyards in a grey chalky soil composed of clay and limestone. It is fermented in tank spontaneously and aged in both tank and used barrels with battonage (stirring of lees) for texture. This is a sunny, dry region with very little rain and a prevailing wind called the Cierzo. We love the nuanced and complex nose of the white 2024 Microcósmico Macabeo. It has some notes of dry flowers and is more textured, with a fine thread, seriousness, good freshness and balance and a long, dry finish. This comes from soils with more limestone, which is noticeable in the texture. Medium to full bodied and textured with notes of orchard fruit and crushed white flowers. It has contained ripeness and alcohol (12.5%) and very nice balance with citrus freshness. This is a step up from previous years. Certified Organic