The 2009 Botani was sourced from organically farmed 70-year-old Moscatel de Alejandria vines producing tiny yields. Thirty percent of the wine was barrel-fermented in neutral French oak, the rest in stainless steel. Medium straw-colored with a green tint, it displays a nose of mineral, spring flowers, acacia, and a hint of tropical aromas. The 2009 vintage has produced a wine with extra density and concentration. Although the aromatics suggest sweetness, the wine is dry but very fruity, refreshing, and exceptionally long. It is an outstanding value that over-delivers in a big wayGreenish gold. Exotic aromas of orange peel, nectarine, jasmine and minerals. Restrained for this extroverted variety, with the wine's fruit and minerality in harmony. Dry, focused and refreshing, with weightier pear and peach qualities on the palate. Finishes on a juicy pit fruit note, with excellent stony persistence.
