Bruno Murciano, Valencia Blanco Seco Pieles Doradas, Valencia, Spain, 2021

Producer Profile

Bruno Murciano was born in 1979 in Caudete de las Fuentes, a town of Valencia known as being a notable place for growing Bobal of the purest expression.

He spent his childhood learning and training together with his family in a local restaurant, where he got to know the winegrowers of the area. In his twenty years of international experience as a Sommelier, Bruno has won mentions and awards and achieved recognition from colleagues as an ambassador for Spanish sommeliers worldwide. In 2010 Bruno made one of his big dreams come true and bought a magnificent vineyard in his hometown called “Las Brunas”, 6 hectares of ancient groves with 2 hectares of forest on the Northeast slope. Assisted by Bruno's brother José Luis who honed his skills in Rioja and Bierzo, the pair create incredible wines mostly from Bobal, as well as other autochthonous varieties.

Viticulture

Blending native Valencian varietals, Bruno and Jose Luís use artisanal methods and biodynamic techniques, with minimal intervention in the cellar, as well as following the lunar biodynamic calendar. This comes from smallholdings of very old bush-vine and dry-farmed vineyards at the foot of the mountains and on hillsides located in the Hoces del Rio Cabriel Natural Park in the interior of the province of Valencia.

Winemaking

Manual harvesting into 10 kg boxes takes place in late August and early September, followed by two days of cold maceration of the grapes at 2°C. Half of the wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature and rests on its lees for six months.

Tasting Note

Intense flavours of stone fruits such as apricot as well as a hint of vanilla pod and white flower blossom. A crunchy and dry palate with yellow citrus fruits, spicy vanilla touch provided by subtle oak aging and a creamy texture with refreshing citrus acidity.

Food Matching

Pairs well with all types of seafood, oily fish, white meats, and complex and elaborate cuisines such as seasoned mushrooms and truffles.