From the limestone vineyards of Yecla in Murcia comes Ancestral Bizarría 2024, a sparkling expression of malvasía that combines Mediterranean warmth with remarkable freshness. Grown at around 650 metres above sea level, the vineyards benefit from warm, dry days and cool nights, helping the grapes retain both acidity and aromatic complexity.
Bizarría Wines is the personal project of Vicente Ovejero, dedicated to reviving indigenous varieties and producing wines with minimal intervention. The vineyards are farmed organically, the grapes are harvested by hand, and fermentation takes place spontaneously with native yeasts. Every decision in the cellar is aimed at preserving the vineyard’s natural character.
Produced using the ancestral method, the wine undergoes a single spontaneous fermentation that finishes in bottle, creating its fine, natural mousse. Extended ageing on the lees, together with careful handling of the fruit, gives the wine its layered texture and distinctive golden colour with amber highlights, while remaining completely dry with no dosage.
Enjoyed at La Gracia natural wine bar in Murcia.
Ancestral Bizarría 2024 (Bizarría Wines)
Deep golden with glowing amber reflections and a delicate, persistent mousse. The nose opens with ripe orchard fruit, preserved lemon, Mediterranean herbs, dried flowers and freshly baked bread, underpinned by subtle notes of almonds and honeycomb. The palate is bone dry yet generous, combining creamy texture with vibrant acidity and a marked saline minerality. A gentle phenolic grip carries through to a long, complex and gastronomic finish.
Price: Medium