The Telmo Rodriguez Pegaso Zeta comes from old, organic vineyards planted on granite and shale soils. It offers a highly refined and accessible expression of the Sierra de Gredos terroir. The wine has a deep ruby red color, and the nose reveals notes of red fruit, blackberry, and orange zest. The palate is soft and refined with ripe tannins and mild acidity. It has a beautiful, long, mineral finish. No added yeasts were used, and the wine was aged for six months in 500-liter barrels of mixed origin and age, followed by another six months in stainless steel tanks. Like all Telmo wines, this wine is organically produced, meaning no artificial fertilizers or pesticides were used. Winemaker Telmo Rodríguez is a phenomenon in the Spanish wine world. He studied at the University of Bordeaux and later in the Rhône region with the renowned August Clape. He was the winemaker at La Granja Senora de Remelluri, his father's bodega in Rioja. He left there to make what some call his own wines in various regions of Spain. Telmo lives in Madrid and drives to the various winemaking projects. In a short time, his wines have established themselves on the international stage. One example: Telmo has already been included among the top 10 Spanish producers in Tom Stevenson's Wine Report. Telmo's signature style is his choice of native grape varieties, which are also pruned according to native methods. This means he works exclusively with bush vines—vines that are not trained along wires but grow as independent shrubs. The bushes are also spaced further apart than with wire training. In warm Spain, this has two advantages: each vine receives sufficient moisture, even in dry vintages, and the bunches hang in the shade of their own leaves, reducing their stewing. Telmo prefers to work with old vines, so the roots are deep enough to find moisture. This also benefits the quality of the grapes. Old vines yield lower, but are of high quality and complexity. Although not formally certified, Telmo practices organic farming: he uses no artificial fertilizers or insecticides/pesticides. FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order it. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway with ample parking. Click here for our address. You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others. This is a free service for our customers. Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers