# Méndez Moya Sauvignon Blanc (2018)

- **Producer:** Bodega Méndez Moya
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sauvignon Blanc
- **Region:** Andalucía, Spain
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €16
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, gooseberry, grass

## About this wine

The Méndez Moya Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is an organic white wine from Bodega Méndez Moya, located in Dólar, Granada, Spain. Produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes, it is made without added sulfites, exogenous yeasts, correctors, stabilizers, or preservatives. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of 1200 meters on the high plateau north of the Sierra Nevada. Bodega Méndez Moya is a young, ecological winery founded by José Méndez Moya and Isabel Baca, known for their hands-on approach and minimal intervention winemaking.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes are harvested at night to maintain cool temperatures, below 10°C.
- This wine is made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes.
- It is classified as 'Sin D.O. ni IGP' (Without Designation of Origin or Protected Geographical Indication).
- The winery emphasizes ecological farming practices.

## Food pairing

The wine's likely bright acidity can cut through richer sauces and complement fatty fish. Herbal notes in the wine can echo fresh herbs used in dishes, while its purity allows it to pair well with delicate flavors without overpowering them.

## Wine making process

The Méndez Moya Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is produced using 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Viticulture is ecological, with grapes harvested at night at temperatures below 10°C. Fermentation is carried out using the wine's indigenous yeasts. The winemaking process strictly avoids the addition of sulfites, exogenous yeasts, correctors, stabilizers, or preservatives, adhering to a philosophy of minimal intervention.